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and it was in the united states that she got her break. her virtuoso performances had the critics agreeing a star had been born. however, her glittering ballet career was almost over before it began. in 1941, alonso was diagnosed with a detached retina and had to undergo surgery to correct it. confined to bed for three months and only able to dance in her head, she described the ordeal as torture to the bbc. to ove rco m e to overcome her partial blindness, she had her partners be in exactly the right spot and used stage lights to guide her. most audiences were none the wiser. in1959, none the wiser. in 1959, the none the wiser. in1959, the cuban none the wiser. in 1959, the cuban revolution took our. unlike many of her contemporaries, alonso didn't stay away from the island but returned with fidel castro's blessing to set up the national ballet company. it was truly revolutionary, taking artand high it was truly revolutionary, taking art and high culture to the fields and the factories. the dividends are soon and the factories. the divide
and it was in the united states that she got her break. her virtuoso performances had the critics agreeing a star had been born. however, her glittering ballet career was almost over before it began. in 1941, alonso was diagnosed with a detached retina and had to undergo surgery to correct it. confined to bed for three months and only able to dance in her head, she described the ordeal as torture to the bbc. to ove rco m e to overcome her partial blindness, she had her partners be in exactly...
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this is not a victory for the united states, despite what president trump has said. in fact, it is a victory for isis, for mr putin, mrassad, hezbollah and iran, but it's not a victory for the united states. as you mentioned earlier, in washington today, there is a bipartisan consensus that the president's policy in syria was a disaster that leaves the united states more vulnerable and our allies as well more vulnerable. and when you see the devastation, how it has impacted kurds, hundreds of thousands who have been displaced, hundreds killed, how can you call that a victory? the critics are saying this is president trump claiming credit for providing an answer he created. yep. but i suppose he has a point that the disengagement from this area begun from president 0bama, drawing redlines he never backed up. i do not think that is what is at stake here right now. president trump's policy, his twitter policy, the policy to withdraw troops without consulting his own staff and the pentagon, the state department, even the white house, was done in a hamfisted way that has
this is not a victory for the united states, despite what president trump has said. in fact, it is a victory for isis, for mr putin, mrassad, hezbollah and iran, but it's not a victory for the united states. as you mentioned earlier, in washington today, there is a bipartisan consensus that the president's policy in syria was a disaster that leaves the united states more vulnerable and our allies as well more vulnerable. and when you see the devastation, how it has impacted kurds, hundreds of...
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today, the united states and turkey have agreed to a ceasefire in syria. but the war in syria has a way of wrecking ceasefires. the war has morphed into another shape these last ten days or so. a generation of syrians has grown up amongst casualties and death. if this agreement holds it is only limited in scope. the turks, who will pause the operation for 120 hours, insist they were not intimidated by trump's threats. instead, they say, the deal delivers what they want. this is not a ceasefire, said the foreign minister, "we are taking a break so the terrorists can "leave the security zone. "the americans will also destroy their heavy weapons and positions." something like 300,000 civilians, mostly kurds, have been displaced by the fighting, and their leader has said his side will accept the agreement. it is too soon for these families to go home but it might also be too soon for kurdish fighters to want to put down their weapons. many blame president trump for creating the crisis. but he sees proof of what he sees as his strategic brilliance. president tr
today, the united states and turkey have agreed to a ceasefire in syria. but the war in syria has a way of wrecking ceasefires. the war has morphed into another shape these last ten days or so. a generation of syrians has grown up amongst casualties and death. if this agreement holds it is only limited in scope. the turks, who will pause the operation for 120 hours, insist they were not intimidated by trump's threats. instead, they say, the deal delivers what they want. this is not a ceasefire,...
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partners of the united states. i am actually in melbourne, australia, this week. and we could not have a closer military alliance than the one we have with australia, and yet people here have been questioning me today, will you back us up in a crisis? and that has really stunned me, and it has given mea really stunned me, and it has given me a sense, quite palpable, of the impact that this decision has had outside the middle east on traditional allies of the united states, like australia. you can find more on the latest developments on our website, bbc.com/news. let's get some of the day's other news: a white police officer in texas has been charged with murder over the killing of a 28—year—old black woman in her home. atatiana jefferson was shot through a closed window as she was playing video games with her nephew. aaron dean resigned earlier. local leaders have called for an inquiry into the police department. sincejune there have been six fatal shootings by officers in fort worth. thousands of people in the
partners of the united states. i am actually in melbourne, australia, this week. and we could not have a closer military alliance than the one we have with australia, and yet people here have been questioning me today, will you back us up in a crisis? and that has really stunned me, and it has given mea really stunned me, and it has given me a sense, quite palpable, of the impact that this decision has had outside the middle east on traditional allies of the united states, like australia. you...
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harry's parents fly out to the united states later this morning from heathrow airport from where simon jones sent this update. harry dunn's parents are heading to washington because they say they still need to make progress with this case. they had a meeting at the foreign office during the week but they describe that as simply a publicity stunt. they also appeal to the us ambassador in london but felt they made no progress there so they wanted to talk directly to politicians in washington and also in new york and, perhaps, if they get the chance to make their case to president trump. the key thing they want to do, though, is to speak to anne sacoolas herself, to hearfrom herfirst hand about how the crash happened, about harry's final moments. of course, there has been this offer of a meeting by anne sacoolas, and we had a statement issued from her lawyer. it is interesting what that says and what it doesn't say. it says anne sacoolas is devastated, it points out that she cooperated with the police in northamptonshire immediately after the crash and they came to her house the following
harry's parents fly out to the united states later this morning from heathrow airport from where simon jones sent this update. harry dunn's parents are heading to washington because they say they still need to make progress with this case. they had a meeting at the foreign office during the week but they describe that as simply a publicity stunt. they also appeal to the us ambassador in london but felt they made no progress there so they wanted to talk directly to politicians in washington and...
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lastly, iwould the united states of america and turkey. lastly, i would like to extend my appreciation of millions of americans, who i know were carrying this moment in prayer. we heard from people all over the country whose hearts were heavy with the loss of life in this conflict who were longing to see it come to an end. i believe their prayers, the strong leadership president trump provided for this moment, and the cooperation of president erdogan and turkey has made this possible. and, so, again, let me say, a week after turkish forces crossed into syria, turkey and the united states of america have agreed a in syria. it will be a pause in military operations for 120 hours while the united states facilitates the withdrawal of y pg from the affected areas in the safe zone, and once thatis areas in the safe zone, and once that is completed turkey has agreed toa that is completed turkey has agreed to a permanent ceasefire and the united states of america will work with turkey, and will work with nations around the world, to ensure that pe
lastly, iwould the united states of america and turkey. lastly, i would like to extend my appreciation of millions of americans, who i know were carrying this moment in prayer. we heard from people all over the country whose hearts were heavy with the loss of life in this conflict who were longing to see it come to an end. i believe their prayers, the strong leadership president trump provided for this moment, and the cooperation of president erdogan and turkey has made this possible. and, so,...
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syrian defence forces have been a strong ally of the united states. they didn't help us in the second world war. they didn't help us with normandy, as an example... well, the united states of america did not give a green light to turkey to invade syria. but he said, "i want to go in, i want to go in." but he's been telling me that for 2.5 years. the president is very concerned about instability in the region. they're there, and we're here. we're many miles away. the ledger on donald trump for these past ten days is pretty harsh. he stands accused of betraying america's kurdish allies, of allowing islamic state to regroup, of creating a humanitarian disaster, of giving russia, syria and iran a major strategic victory. on the upside, he is bringing 1,000 us troops out of syria. but they're not coming home. they're being redeployed to iraq. a week of artillery fire, bombing and fighting has claimed the lives of many civilians, and prompted at least 160,000 to flee their homes, all the result of one phone call between president erdogan and donald trump. j
syrian defence forces have been a strong ally of the united states. they didn't help us in the second world war. they didn't help us with normandy, as an example... well, the united states of america did not give a green light to turkey to invade syria. but he said, "i want to go in, i want to go in." but he's been telling me that for 2.5 years. the president is very concerned about instability in the region. they're there, and we're here. we're many miles away. the ledger on donald...
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the united states is to withdraw all its remaining troops — up to a thousand soldiers — from northern syria, as turkey's offensive against the kurds intensifies. the family of harry dunn — who died in a road collision with an american woman who then fled to the us — arrive in the country, hoping for a meeting. borisjohnson tells his cabinet a brexit deal is on the horizon, we are hoping to get a meeting, face—to—face, but we're not really sure. borisjohnson tells his cabinet a brexit deal is on the horizon, but a statement from european commission says a lot of work remains to be done. stephen moore — known as the voice of hitchhiker‘s guide to the galaxy's marvin the paranoid android — has died aged 81 and we'll be taking an in—depth look at the papers with our reviewers caroline frost and tony grew — stay with us for that. good evening. the united states is to withdraw all its remaining troops — up to a thousand soldiers — from northern syria, as turkey's offensive against the kurds intensifies. the us defence secretary said kurdish fighters would now be backed
the united states is to withdraw all its remaining troops — up to a thousand soldiers — from northern syria, as turkey's offensive against the kurds intensifies. the family of harry dunn — who died in a road collision with an american woman who then fled to the us — arrive in the country, hoping for a meeting. borisjohnson tells his cabinet a brexit deal is on the horizon, we are hoping to get a meeting, face—to—face, but we're not really sure. borisjohnson tells his cabinet a...
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but soon after she flew back to the united states. today's news here at the foreign office is a real blow to the family. they'd already been told by the american state department that waiving diplomatic immunity is extremely rare, yet they came here in the hope that because this case was so serious that could have changed. tonight, in an extraordinary development, this case reached inside the white house, with president trump saying they want to make contact with mrs sacoolas. we're going to speak to her and see what we can come up with so that there can be some healing. there's tremendous anger over it, it's a terrible incident, there is tremendous anger, and i understand the anger from the other side. this experience has hollowed out the emotions of harry's parents. they plan to travel to washington to try to meet president trump, to use his pressure, his influence for the sake of harry. duncan kennedy, bbc news. a row has broken out on social media after colleen rooney, the wife of former england player wayne, accused rebekah vardy
but soon after she flew back to the united states. today's news here at the foreign office is a real blow to the family. they'd already been told by the american state department that waiving diplomatic immunity is extremely rare, yet they came here in the hope that because this case was so serious that could have changed. tonight, in an extraordinary development, this case reached inside the white house, with president trump saying they want to make contact with mrs sacoolas. we're going to...
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states more vulnerable and oui’ united states more vulnerable and our allies as well more vulnerable and when you see the devastation, how it has impacted kurds, hundreds of thousands who have been displaced, hundreds killed, how can you call that a victory? the critics saying this is president trump claiming credit for providing an a nswer claiming credit for providing an answer he created but i suppose he has a point that the disengagement from this area begun from president 0bama, drawing redlines he never backed up. i do not think that is what is at stake right now. president trump's policy, his twitter policy, the policy to withdraw troops without consulting his staff and the pentagon, the state department, even the white house, was done in a way that has left the united states more vulnerable today than it was before and you see this already wet us troops are suggested to be going to iraqi. the raqqa government has said us troops are not welcome. —— two iraqi. we have not figured out what comes next in this conflict and it leaves both syria and the syrian people who have su
states more vulnerable and oui’ united states more vulnerable and our allies as well more vulnerable and when you see the devastation, how it has impacted kurds, hundreds of thousands who have been displaced, hundreds killed, how can you call that a victory? the critics saying this is president trump claiming credit for providing an a nswer claiming credit for providing an answer he created but i suppose he has a point that the disengagement from this area begun from president 0bama, drawing...
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states street. this duration was supposed to tackle hundred and 20 hours. in this period expired almost six hours ago. and yesterday the turkish president and the russian president had a very important deal which ensured that turkish and russian forces will start being joined — make doing joint patrols in the area. this is important and joint patrols in the area. this is importantand a joint patrols in the area. this is important and a few hours ago turkish defence ministry released a statement saying that the united states from turkey that kurdish pkk, why pg forces, removed from the operation and there was no further operation and there was no further operation needed on the turkish side outside the current operation. what would you say turkey has got from the deal with russia 7 would you say turkey has got from the deal with russia? what will russia want in return? turkey has long pressed for establishment of a safe zone in northern syria and yesterday's deal with russia definitely ensure that.
states street. this duration was supposed to tackle hundred and 20 hours. in this period expired almost six hours ago. and yesterday the turkish president and the russian president had a very important deal which ensured that turkish and russian forces will start being joined — make doing joint patrols in the area. this is important and joint patrols in the area. this is importantand a joint patrols in the area. this is important and a few hours ago turkish defence ministry released a...
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policing has its roots in slave patrols in the united states. there is a wealth of facts, figures, statistics that show that the police are more likely to use force and violence against black people, they are more likely to stop them driving, walking, riding a bike, anything that they are more likely to be arrested for. it is very ha rd to likely to be arrested for. it is very hard to remove them. i would say that when we see the type of reaction from police, where they pull the trigger, almost immediately, i mean, you saw in this video, this officer yelling to get your hands up, he gave no opportunity for ms jefferson to comply. we have seen the kinds of spices that police hold, and that lots of people in the us hold against black folks, tend to lead against black folks, tend to lead against killings happening sooner. —— kinds of biases. and i think this response to this call, the neighbour called out of concern, a door was left ajar at the home, and you know, the police's behaviour, all of these things, just kind of approaching the home an
policing has its roots in slave patrols in the united states. there is a wealth of facts, figures, statistics that show that the police are more likely to use force and violence against black people, they are more likely to stop them driving, walking, riding a bike, anything that they are more likely to be arrested for. it is very ha rd to likely to be arrested for. it is very hard to remove them. i would say that when we see the type of reaction from police, where they pull the trigger, almost...
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the united states is going to continue to take actions against turkey's economy until they bring the violence to an end. violent protests in barcelona after catalan independence leaders are given long prison sentences by the spanish supreme court. fans mourn the loss of one of k—pop‘s biggest stars, sulli, who was found dead in her home, just 25 years old. and a surprise result at this year's booker prize. two authors are joint winners of the prestigious literary award. the civil war in syria looks set to enter a new and even more dangerous phase with government forces on the move to help kurdish fighters under attack from turkey. turkish forces crossed into syria last week. the turkish government regards the kurdish fighters as terrorists and wants to occupy a buffer zone reaching 20 miles into syria. the kurds have now turned to syria's president assad for help. syrian government forces entered several towns just south of the border on monday setting up a potentially dangerous confrontation with turkey. our correspondent orla guerin has sent this report from the syria—turkey
the united states is going to continue to take actions against turkey's economy until they bring the violence to an end. violent protests in barcelona after catalan independence leaders are given long prison sentences by the spanish supreme court. fans mourn the loss of one of k—pop‘s biggest stars, sulli, who was found dead in her home, just 25 years old. and a surprise result at this year's booker prize. two authors are joint winners of the prestigious literary award. the civil war in...
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doctors in the united states have confirmed that the us senator and left—wing presidential contender, bernie sanders, had a heart attack on tuesday. mr sanders was released from hospital in las vegas on friday, and issued a statement saying he was feeling great. the 78—year—old suspended his campaign after having an operation on his heart, during which stents were successfully inserted. hong kong's entire metro system has been shut down following violent demonstrations by thousands of protesters, who defied a newly—imposed ban on wearing face masks in public. it's the first time the whole network has been closed since the unrest began four months ago. demonstrators lit fires outside several stations, and attacked businesses and banks linked to china. police responded with live ammunition and tear gas. rupert wingfield hayes reports from hong kong. hong kong's chief executive made her whole cabinet stand with her and face the cameras together, visually declaring their support for the dramatic step she was about to take. we believe that the new law will create a deterrent effect a
doctors in the united states have confirmed that the us senator and left—wing presidential contender, bernie sanders, had a heart attack on tuesday. mr sanders was released from hospital in las vegas on friday, and issued a statement saying he was feeling great. the 78—year—old suspended his campaign after having an operation on his heart, during which stents were successfully inserted. hong kong's entire metro system has been shut down following violent demonstrations by thousands of...
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in terms of the united states and its role in all of this, how do you view the last moves by the united states? how big a mistake do you think it has made here? well, it was a major mistake by the... well, it seems it was mainly trumped himself who made this decision, arbitrarily, without notifying the pentagon or other key cabinet officials. —— trump himself. we really need to go back to 2014 and ask ourselves whether it was prudent for the 0bama administration to bet its entire counter isis strategy on the ypg, knowing fully well that the turkish would never accept them on the southern border, and a lot of the southern border, and a lot of the syrian people don't identify with the ypg. but what alternatives... with the ypg. but what alternatives. . . they with the ypg. but what alternatives... they are a minority within a minority. what alternatives did the admonish that the 0bama administration have at that point? it could have supported the moderate syrian opposition and be fsa fighters who were in aleppo, and throughout the country, fighting against the syrian regime and the ru
in terms of the united states and its role in all of this, how do you view the last moves by the united states? how big a mistake do you think it has made here? well, it was a major mistake by the... well, it seems it was mainly trumped himself who made this decision, arbitrarily, without notifying the pentagon or other key cabinet officials. —— trump himself. we really need to go back to 2014 and ask ourselves whether it was prudent for the 0bama administration to bet its entire counter...
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the mother of harry dunn, on the way to the united states. suitably unsettled yet seasonal type of weekend with a mixture of some sunshine for some, especially so across the northern parts of scotland. elsewhere, i'm sure, at some point in proceedings, you have had some rain. through the evening and overnight, central and southern parts of scotland, parts of northern ireland for a time and the north of england, seeing the rain before it quits the same. returning in the south—east and to the very far west of wales and the south—west of england. elsewhere, skies will clear, turning out to be a pretty good start to the new day. this rain, not quite sure how fast and how far north it is going to get. this one, more certain, affecting cornwall, getting into the west of wales and into northern ireland, heavy rain, before it gets across the north channel. western side of scotland. to the east, north of england, north west midlands, might end up with a half decent day, a high on the temperatures of only 15. hello, this is bbc news with reeta chak
the mother of harry dunn, on the way to the united states. suitably unsettled yet seasonal type of weekend with a mixture of some sunshine for some, especially so across the northern parts of scotland. elsewhere, i'm sure, at some point in proceedings, you have had some rain. through the evening and overnight, central and southern parts of scotland, parts of northern ireland for a time and the north of england, seeing the rain before it quits the same. returning in the south—east and to the...
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they do not see any friends, neither the united states nor russia nor eran —— iran. the european union, for that matter. they think nobody is on their side. but when we take the truth with what is happening on the ground, now, almighty trump is accepting the turkish solution, so to say, in a way. so turkey is getting what it wants, what ankara wants. it was also like that in the olive branch operation, the former military operation. so when it wants to conduct a military operation, turkey is able to do so. you bring up president trump, that takes us to oui’ president trump, that takes us to our next question, from niddah nour bastuk. my question is, what is your vision about turkey — us relations, considering the current events on syria, and the last two weeks of donald trump? so peter, you have been ambassador both in ankara and washington, so you have inside into both country's thinking. —— sir peter. very topical question. we have had conflicting messages, to put it mildly, over the few days. first of all there was a big surprise, i think, first of all the
they do not see any friends, neither the united states nor russia nor eran —— iran. the european union, for that matter. they think nobody is on their side. but when we take the truth with what is happening on the ground, now, almighty trump is accepting the turkish solution, so to say, in a way. so turkey is getting what it wants, what ankara wants. it was also like that in the olive branch operation, the former military operation. so when it wants to conduct a military operation, turkey...
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the car was driven by ann sacoolas, who left britain for the united states shortly after the accident. she has now issued a statement through her lawyer, in which she says no loss compares to the death of a child. anne would like to meet with harry dunn's parent so that she can express her deepest sympathies. but on this flight to new york, harry's parents, charlotte and tim, say that while they do want to meet anne sacoolas, they are not convinced she is sincere. we felt like before we had the breakthrough, we finally had confirmed the immunity we didn't think she had has been confirmed, that she doesn't have it, certainly since she absconded back to the usa. the statement from her lawyer is promising that we may be able to hopefully get a meeting put together. harry's father said he was still trying to digest the news. i'm still unsure, if i'm honest. i'm more shocked, but hopeful that something can come of this. on wednesday, donald trump made the death of harry dunn a presidential matter, suggesting he would talk to anne sacoolas. since then nothing much has happened to persuade h
the car was driven by ann sacoolas, who left britain for the united states shortly after the accident. she has now issued a statement through her lawyer, in which she says no loss compares to the death of a child. anne would like to meet with harry dunn's parent so that she can express her deepest sympathies. but on this flight to new york, harry's parents, charlotte and tim, say that while they do want to meet anne sacoolas, they are not convinced she is sincere. we felt like before we had the...
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the united kingdom and the united states have signed what both countries are calling an historic agreement on sharing data. it's intended to dramatically speed up investigations into criminals‘ online activity. the reciprocal arrangement means law enforcement bodies could demand terrorists‘ and child abusers‘ electronic data directly from technology companies based in either country. the uk home secretary, priti patel, announced the agreement, along with the us attorney general, william barr, after a meeting in washington. this will effectively leave callous criminals who exploit the internet with nowhere to hide. our law enforcement agencies will be finally able to demand the data they need from internet giants, to bring people who abuse children and terrorists to justice. i would like to give my particular thanks to the attorney—general, and to all of those, many of whom are here today, who have made this momentous occasion possible. ira winkler has designed cyber—security and anti espionage sytems for the national security agency, and in the private sector. he believes the new
the united kingdom and the united states have signed what both countries are calling an historic agreement on sharing data. it's intended to dramatically speed up investigations into criminals‘ online activity. the reciprocal arrangement means law enforcement bodies could demand terrorists‘ and child abusers‘ electronic data directly from technology companies based in either country. the uk home secretary, priti patel, announced the agreement, along with the us attorney general, william...
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there are reports here in australia and the united states that australia is being asked to honour evidence to discredit that mueller investigation the president trump is described as a witch—hunt so australia is being drawn into the great and unpredictable political drama being played out in washington. we know that when president trump met the australian prime minister scott morrison last week, words were exchanged and we understand that mr trump asked for mr morrison's help. you have to remember as well that the mueller probe into alleged links between the trump campaign in russia was in part triggered by a former australian foreign minister and foreign diplomat by the name of alexander downer. a few years ago, he was australia's high commissioner serving in london, answering to australia in britain. and he reported a conversation he allegedly had stating that a member of the trump campaign team had knowledge of moscow's assertions or desire to discredit hillary clinton so it's a very murky political game that australia is being drawn into. just very briefly, is there a suggestion that
there are reports here in australia and the united states that australia is being asked to honour evidence to discredit that mueller investigation the president trump is described as a witch—hunt so australia is being drawn into the great and unpredictable political drama being played out in washington. we know that when president trump met the australian prime minister scott morrison last week, words were exchanged and we understand that mr trump asked for mr morrison's help. you have to...
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the united states is to pull all its troops out of northern syria, saying it cannot stand between turkey and the kurds. turkey's been intensifying its operation across the syrian border to create a buffer zone clear of kurdish fighters. amid the turmoil, a special report from a camp where is families have been held and where the most vulnerable include orphaned children. they came, aeroplanes, and bombed. so my mum died, my little brother, my little brother, my sister. with syrian government troops reported to be heading towards the border area, we'll have the latest. also tonight: the parents of harry dunn, the 19—year—old killed in a fatal car crash, take their quest forjustice to america. it is promising that we may be able to, hopefully, get a meeting put together. whether it is face to face or lawyer to lawyer, not really sure on that basis yet. it's a wrap. martin scorsese on his latest film, the irishman. he film, the irishman. is on his way. a victory forjapan means heartbreak for scotland as they're knocked out of the rugby world cup. good evening. the united states is to wi
the united states is to pull all its troops out of northern syria, saying it cannot stand between turkey and the kurds. turkey's been intensifying its operation across the syrian border to create a buffer zone clear of kurdish fighters. amid the turmoil, a special report from a camp where is families have been held and where the most vulnerable include orphaned children. they came, aeroplanes, and bombed. so my mum died, my little brother, my little brother, my sister. with syrian government...
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it gives the united states a n hanging fruit. it gives the united states an opportunity to delay ta riffs states an opportunity to delay tariffs but they actually don't want, because going into the holiday season, if there were tariffs it would really dampen consumer spending. —— that they actually don't want. and that is the only thing driving us growth right now. for the chinese, they have had a serious pork shortage problem due to the african swine flu, and so they really need to purchase a lot of pork, and the united states is a great place to get it from. so for them, that was an easy negotiating point to concede. the chinese have also already opened up the financial sector to the european countries, and so opening it up to the us was also a no—brainer. in many ways, you know, this is stuff both sides wanted. it is a very easy deal for them to come to. it is an easy deal for them to come to now, but the potential big a deal down the road, this doesn't really change how close they are to that? no, it doesn't change the
it gives the united states a n hanging fruit. it gives the united states an opportunity to delay ta riffs states an opportunity to delay tariffs but they actually don't want, because going into the holiday season, if there were tariffs it would really dampen consumer spending. —— that they actually don't want. and that is the only thing driving us growth right now. for the chinese, they have had a serious pork shortage problem due to the african swine flu, and so they really need to...
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how concerned should the united states and its allies be about reprisal attacks either from is or any other factions which emerged along the lines that karen just described?” think it's possible that isil will try to have some sort of retaliatory attacks. but i think it is a real question of what kind of capability, at this point, do they have to strike out? i think one of the things to be concerned about is that with donald trump is back decision to withdraw most us troops from syria and with the syrian democratic forces having to be displaced, there isa forces having to be displaced, there is a good number of very seasoned isil fighters, is a good number of very seasoned isilfighters, particularly is a good number of very seasoned isil fighters, particularly foreign fighters, who have escaped from the various prisons and detention camps. so some of them were seasoned and perhaps more skilled fighters, if they are among those who escaped — those would be the ones that i think could potentially retaliate. but i don't think you will necessarily see something on anything like a spec
how concerned should the united states and its allies be about reprisal attacks either from is or any other factions which emerged along the lines that karen just described?” think it's possible that isil will try to have some sort of retaliatory attacks. but i think it is a real question of what kind of capability, at this point, do they have to strike out? i think one of the things to be concerned about is that with donald trump is back decision to withdraw most us troops from syria and...
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meanwhile, and is a cooler in the united states. is there any prospect of her coming back to the uk? —— and sacoolas. well, we take it a day at a time. we are absolutely clear that you cannot go to a country, and up albeit accidentally taking the life of somebody and then skip the country. we know that, you know that, and we are clear. we are reissuing our appealfor that, and we are clear. we are reissuing our appeal for her to that, and we are clear. we are reissuing our appealfor her to come back. she has admitted her culpability. she is therefore guilty ofa culpability. she is therefore guilty of a very serious crime. she is a fugitive on the run and she should be here to face the music. but the police are going to the united states to talk to her, aren't they? well, we say very clearly that that isa well, we say very clearly that that is a totally inappropriate use of my money and your money, taxpayers' money. we were told on tuesday that mrs sacoolas wants to show the world how devastated she is. that is not an appropriate
meanwhile, and is a cooler in the united states. is there any prospect of her coming back to the uk? —— and sacoolas. well, we take it a day at a time. we are absolutely clear that you cannot go to a country, and up albeit accidentally taking the life of somebody and then skip the country. we know that, you know that, and we are clear. we are reissuing our appealfor that, and we are clear. we are reissuing our appeal for her to that, and we are clear. we are reissuing our appealfor her to...
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the united states has been searching for al—baghdadi for many years. capturing or killing al—baghdadi has been the top national security priority of my administration. us special operations forces executed a dangerous and daring night—time raid in north—western syria, and accomplished their mission in grand style. though us personnel were incredible. i got to watch much of it. no personnel were lost in the operation, while a large number of al—baghdadi's fighters and companions were killed with him. he died after running into a dead end tunnel, whimpering, crying and screaming all the way. the compound had been cleared by this time, with people either surrendering or being shot and killed. 11 young children we re shot and killed. 11 young children were moved out of the house and are uninjured. the only ones remaining we re uninjured. the only ones remaining were al—baghdadi in the tunnel, and he had dragged three of his young children with him. they were led to certain death. he reached the end of the tunnel as our dogs chased him down. he ig
the united states has been searching for al—baghdadi for many years. capturing or killing al—baghdadi has been the top national security priority of my administration. us special operations forces executed a dangerous and daring night—time raid in north—western syria, and accomplished their mission in grand style. though us personnel were incredible. i got to watch much of it. no personnel were lost in the operation, while a large number of al—baghdadi's fighters and companions were...
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one other thing we might want to mention is when the united states shocked us the way we did, lively discussion opened up in this country, not for the first time, diversify, diversify. well, diversify to china? that is of course the second big shot. we did something that the united states asked us to do and the chinese retaliated in a ruthless way. —— big shock. it's that sobering experience which i think is changing canada. shock. it's that sobering experience which i think is changing canadam the polls are correct and justin trudeau's liberals return with a minority—owned government, will canada still champion its progressive agenda around the world, do you think? i think it will because he will need the support of another party in the house, and that will be a party to the left of the liberals, the ndp, the social democrats. so what will become stronger is the voice on climate change, that will strengthen, certainly the interest in women and girls, the feminist foreign policy, that will continue. but, you know, we are and underperform on developing assistance. despite all th
one other thing we might want to mention is when the united states shocked us the way we did, lively discussion opened up in this country, not for the first time, diversify, diversify. well, diversify to china? that is of course the second big shot. we did something that the united states asked us to do and the chinese retaliated in a ruthless way. —— big shock. it's that sobering experience which i think is changing canada. shock. it's that sobering experience which i think is changing...
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to feel left out. —— mike and the united states. this is a president trump essentially saying he has had a huge moment here. this is him saying this is something that has really ended islamic state but of course that is a question in itself. even during that speech he acknowledged that there were su ccesso i’s acknowledged that there were successors lined up after abu bakr al—baghdadi. although he said america had them in their sites. the general who leads the kurdish military forces said they were involved in supplying intelligence in the operation had been under adele it might development for the last five months. that meant the operation been under development. i suspect democrats in washington might be sceptical of the taming of the announcement and why the operation happened now. and has the pentagon any answer to that? president trump says abu bakr al—baghdadi. was under surveillance for the last couple of weeks and there had been a couple of moments during these last weeks in which they had planned to strike but there h
to feel left out. —— mike and the united states. this is a president trump essentially saying he has had a huge moment here. this is him saying this is something that has really ended islamic state but of course that is a question in itself. even during that speech he acknowledged that there were su ccesso i’s acknowledged that there were successors lined up after abu bakr al—baghdadi. although he said america had them in their sites. the general who leads the kurdish military forces...
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a former police officer in the united states is due to be sentenced for murder. she has been found guilty of shooting dead her black neighbour inside his own apartment. amber guyger had argued that she killed botham jean because she mistakenly thought she was in her own flat in dallas, and he was an intruder. sylvia lennan—spence reports. we, thejury, we, the jury, unanimously find we, thejury, unanimously find the defendant, amber guyger, guilty of murder as charged in the indictment. and emotional outpouring from the family of botham jean after the guilty verdict they had been hoping for. this verdict today is for them. everybody can raise their hand. this verdict is for them. the 26—year—old, who worked for an accounting firm, had been sitting in this apartment in dallas in september last year when he was shot dead by former police officer amber guyger. she said she had mistaken jean's apartment for her own on the floor below and burst into confront a suspected intruder. he either got up a suspected intruder. he either got up from the sofa was partially
a former police officer in the united states is due to be sentenced for murder. she has been found guilty of shooting dead her black neighbour inside his own apartment. amber guyger had argued that she killed botham jean because she mistakenly thought she was in her own flat in dallas, and he was an intruder. sylvia lennan—spence reports. we, thejury, we, the jury, unanimously find we, thejury, unanimously find the defendant, amber guyger, guilty of murder as charged in the indictment. and...
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united states, the bronze! remarkably, despite ripping up the script, britain's women delivered the silver medal in back—to—back championships. ina timejust medal in back—to—back championships. in a time just short of the national record. but with the men also be jumping for joy? britain record. but with the men also be jumping forjoy? britain were the defending champions but the speed and the american team is ferocious and the american team is ferocious and there would be no catching them. united states gold, silverfor great britain! bronze forjapan. it was a blisteringly fast european record, no golden moment this time but silver selfies felt as sweet. two silver selfies felt as sweet. two silver medals, one for the women and one for men and it means dina asher—smith ends these championships with three medals. we all handled the situation fantastically and it is testament to how much experience we have as a squad. it means she is a first british athlete to win three medals at the same world champs w
united states, the bronze! remarkably, despite ripping up the script, britain's women delivered the silver medal in back—to—back championships. ina timejust medal in back—to—back championships. in a time just short of the national record. but with the men also be jumping for joy? britain record. but with the men also be jumping forjoy? britain were the defending champions but the speed and the american team is ferocious and the american team is ferocious and there would be no catching...
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lots of talk about how important it is for britain to have a trade deal with the united states. mr trump says this withdrawal agreement won't allow for a trade deal with the united states, it won't be compatible with what they would agree to. how can borisjohnson claim it is the right deal for us to live on? it does give us the freedom to do the trade deals. those trade deals on an individual country by country basis will require further negotiations. donald trump may want us negotiations. donald trump may want us to move wildly away from eu regulations on food production, agricultural goods and a number of things. as a country, that is the point. we can decide then if it is something we want to do and at the moment while members of the eu, the eu decide that and we get no say in that whatsoever. that is the point of being able to negotiate a free—trade deal. we may say we don't wa nt to free—trade deal. we may say we don't want to do a trade deal with the us because the trade terms aren't good enough for us but it is up to us to make that decision. donald trump is a tough n
lots of talk about how important it is for britain to have a trade deal with the united states. mr trump says this withdrawal agreement won't allow for a trade deal with the united states, it won't be compatible with what they would agree to. how can borisjohnson claim it is the right deal for us to live on? it does give us the freedom to do the trade deals. those trade deals on an individual country by country basis will require further negotiations. donald trump may want us negotiations....
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david is among those now calling on the united states to impose sanctions on china. why are all the people supporting america in the trade war? because we want that china's communist party has falling power because of that. such talk makes hong kong's small band of super—patriots extremely angry. they say fear of china is a product of british brainwashing. translation: hong kong was ruled by britain for over 150 years. they did not teach us respect for our chinese roots, but encouraged us to have anti—china and anti—communist beliefs. on tuesday, china's most powerful leader since mao will review a military now second in strength only to the united states. it is a sight that will make many chinese hearts swell with pride. but its neighbours look on with growing concern about how china will use its new—found power. rupert wingfield—hayes, bbc news, in hong kong. here's the bbc‘s robin brant in beijing on what we can expect today. well, this is as close as we can get to the route of the parade at the moment. chang'an avenue is where the tanks will roll, whe
david is among those now calling on the united states to impose sanctions on china. why are all the people supporting america in the trade war? because we want that china's communist party has falling power because of that. such talk makes hong kong's small band of super—patriots extremely angry. they say fear of china is a product of british brainwashing. translation: hong kong was ruled by britain for over 150 years. they did not teach us respect for our chinese roots, but encouraged us to...
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states without, in essence, north korea having to make any real concessions oi’ moves having to make any real concessions or moves back from its missile and nuclear programmes. briefly, i saw an analyst saying that we should understand that not everything north korea does is always tactical or strategic. sometimes it isjust korea does is always tactical or strategic. sometimes it is just them doing whatever the hell they want to do. there is something to do that. can over analyse their behaviour but, again, on issues of missile testing they have something of a past. make it explicit. on this basis they can sustain some of what they do when they feel it is convenient or necessary or technologically feasible to test different aspects of these short—range systems sitting they do so and there is no political cost that they seem to pay for it. so from the north korean perspective, this is an acceptable degree of risk in terms of relations with the outside world. it also of course is just a reminder to the south korean president that he himself is under a lot of political pressure with l
states without, in essence, north korea having to make any real concessions oi’ moves having to make any real concessions or moves back from its missile and nuclear programmes. briefly, i saw an analyst saying that we should understand that not everything north korea does is always tactical or strategic. sometimes it isjust korea does is always tactical or strategic. sometimes it is just them doing whatever the hell they want to do. there is something to do that. can over analyse their...
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but he insisted the united states wants to avoid confrontation. more trade talks are due on friday. the united nations is sending a team of human rights specialists to the chilean capital, santiago, to monitor the street protests and security clampdown that's claimed 18 lives. the un human rights chief and former president of chile, michelle bachelet, says she has watched the violence since it started last friday. president sebastian pinera has suggested public order and security is improving. the family of harry dunn is beginning legal action against the british foreign office over its handling of his case. the teenager died after his motorbike collided with a car driven by an american woman, anne sacoulas, who returned to the us afterwards, claiming immunity from prosecution. the family is also referring the northamptonshire police force, which is investigating the crash, to the independent office for police conduct. a british man who fought against the islamic state group has become the first person in the uk to be convicted of a terrorism offence following a retrial. aidan james
but he insisted the united states wants to avoid confrontation. more trade talks are due on friday. the united nations is sending a team of human rights specialists to the chilean capital, santiago, to monitor the street protests and security clampdown that's claimed 18 lives. the un human rights chief and former president of chile, michelle bachelet, says she has watched the violence since it started last friday. president sebastian pinera has suggested public order and security is improving....
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states. scotla nd scotland are out of the rugby world cup, beaten by japan. scotland are out of the rugby world cup, beaten byjapan. it is the second time they have not made it past the pool stage of the world cup. simone biles is the most decorated gymnast in world championships history, winning gold on the floor and balance beam today to give a total of 25 world medals. and felt it us is the winner of the japan grand prix, with mercedes team—mate lewis hamilton in third place. the title is now between lewis hamilton and valtteri bottas with four races to go. —— valtteri bottas. the bbc has discovered three british orphans trapped in a camp for islamic state families in syria. they are believed to be from london. their parents joined the islamic state group five years ago and were subsequently killed in the fighting. there are thousands of children in camps across the region whose parents supported is and most of their countries don't want them home. quentin sommerville has this report
states. scotla nd scotland are out of the rugby world cup, beaten by japan. scotland are out of the rugby world cup, beaten byjapan. it is the second time they have not made it past the pool stage of the world cup. simone biles is the most decorated gymnast in world championships history, winning gold on the floor and balance beam today to give a total of 25 world medals. and felt it us is the winner of the japan grand prix, with mercedes team—mate lewis hamilton in third place. the title is...
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the turkish foreign ministry has said this will harm ties between turkey and the united states, that it is a meaningless step, and a political move. all right, david, thank you very much indeed. thanks for being with us. stay with us on bbc news. much more to come. including this. the 4,000—year—old relaxation technique, using gongs to cleanse the mind, suddenly popular with millennials in singapore. indira gandhi, ruler of the world's largest democracy, died today. 0nly yesterday she'd spoken of dying in the service of her country and said, "i would be proud of it. every drop of my blood would contribute to the growth of this nation". after 46 years of unhappiness, these two countries have concluded a chapter of history. no more suspicion, no more fear, no more uncertainty of what each day might bring. mission control: booster ignition and lift—off of discovery, with a crew of six astronaut heroes and one american legend. well, enjoying the show is right. this is beautiful. a milestone in human history. born today, this girl in india is the 7 billionth person on the planet. th
the turkish foreign ministry has said this will harm ties between turkey and the united states, that it is a meaningless step, and a political move. all right, david, thank you very much indeed. thanks for being with us. stay with us on bbc news. much more to come. including this. the 4,000—year—old relaxation technique, using gongs to cleanse the mind, suddenly popular with millennials in singapore. indira gandhi, ruler of the world's largest democracy, died today. 0nly yesterday she'd...
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the united states humane society, animal hope and legislation, and many, many advocates from all over the country who have fought to make this happen. explain to me what is included in this painfuljob as i understand it doesn't apply to things like leather and cowhide, does it? it allows leather, cowhide, shearling, from sheep, goat fur, because these animals primarily being raised and slaughtered for food. the fur is a by—product of that food production. we also have quite a rigorous way of legislating the conditions, in the united states, the animals are raised in and how they're slaughtered. that's not the case of the exotic first this bill is targeting who are slaughtered overseas, far away from regulators, often left in leg traps for days and raised in inhumane conditions. so we think it's a reasonable approach and one that makes sure that if you buy a garment in california that it's at least as reasonably cruelty free as we can assure you. there has been a backlash from the fur industry. they say that basically, you know, you will force a lot of businesses to close down withou
the united states humane society, animal hope and legislation, and many, many advocates from all over the country who have fought to make this happen. explain to me what is included in this painfuljob as i understand it doesn't apply to things like leather and cowhide, does it? it allows leather, cowhide, shearling, from sheep, goat fur, because these animals primarily being raised and slaughtered for food. the fur is a by—product of that food production. we also have quite a rigorous way of...
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president trump made it very clear that the united states is going to continue to take actions against turkey's economy until they bring the violence to an end. we want an immediate ceasefire, and we want to begin negotiations between turkey and syria defence forces, and president trump again offered to have the united states of america mediate in those discussions. but president erdogan has said he will not back down. our middle east editorjeremy bowen reports from neighbouring iraq. by pulling out and dropping the kurds, the americans lose a stake in the war‘s endgame. leaders in moscow and tehran will be delighted. the jihadist extremists of islamic state are doing all they can to exploit the chaos. they see a whole range of new opportunities, and they have declared a new campaign of violence across syria. with the kurds reeling, they may try to free the thousands of is prisoners who at the moment are in kurdishjails. european governments, rattled by the problems of the middle east knocking on their door, have called upon the turks to stop the offensive. their nightmare scenario i
president trump made it very clear that the united states is going to continue to take actions against turkey's economy until they bring the violence to an end. we want an immediate ceasefire, and we want to begin negotiations between turkey and syria defence forces, and president trump again offered to have the united states of america mediate in those discussions. but president erdogan has said he will not back down. our middle east editorjeremy bowen reports from neighbouring iraq. by...
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he is reflecting the frustration that a lot of people in the united states and the united kingdom and europe in generalfeel and the united kingdom and europe in general feel about this fight in syria, and about the broader wars in the middle east. every so often he just seems to react or vent or let loose, and until you see what happens over the next days and weeks, you can't really know if this was just weeks, you can't really know if this wasjust him venting or weeks, you can't really know if this was just him venting or if it was a sustainable change in policy. so i'm sorry that i'm talking around your question, but i really don't know how to evaluate the likelihood of a us withdrawal from syria today. he is right to identify that frustration among the voters, isn't he? he and they and many voters want out of foreign wars. do you think he is rolling back the cost of this move, certainly to the kurds, and to all kinds of alliances, and in the region generally, it is huge, isn't it? no doubt, you are exactly right. and the risks here for president trump of changing policy are far gre
he is reflecting the frustration that a lot of people in the united states and the united kingdom and europe in generalfeel and the united kingdom and europe in general feel about this fight in syria, and about the broader wars in the middle east. every so often he just seems to react or vent or let loose, and until you see what happens over the next days and weeks, you can't really know if this was just weeks, you can't really know if this wasjust him venting or weeks, you can't really know if...
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i think all three of them did not want the united states to have its own militia in syria. it's true that the us has a very small number of forces but the kurds were acting as the american militia, the american arm on the ground. turkey, iran, asad did not want this. the very fa ct iran, asad did not want this. the very fact that president trump has unilaterally handed over its only military arm on the ground i think isa military arm on the ground i think is a victory for them. iranians in addition did not want to have a kurdish independent autonomous region in syria. they have their own kurds, they don't want to create that example. they don't have the same level of worry is the turks but they also want the kurds to be cut at the knees and brought back down to size. and then if turkey and the saad government get into a fight over who controls burden syria, that only goes to the advantage of iran because the syrians will rely on the iranians for greater support. —— the assad government. the iranians also look at syria time macro looks at israel and has a crisis in the p
i think all three of them did not want the united states to have its own militia in syria. it's true that the us has a very small number of forces but the kurds were acting as the american militia, the american arm on the ground. turkey, iran, asad did not want this. the very fa ct iran, asad did not want this. the very fact that president trump has unilaterally handed over its only military arm on the ground i think isa military arm on the ground i think is a victory for them. iranians in...
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britain is calling on the united states to hand over the wife of an american diplomat who's left the uk, after she was involved in a fatal road crash. police say they want to question the woman about the death of 19—year—old harry dunn. the foreign secretary, dominic raab, says he's disappointed that the us has refused to waive her diplomatic immunity. duncan kennedy reports. this is how local people have reacted to the death of harry dunn, a teenager from their community, killed on a country road. harry had been on his motorbike when he was hit by a car. he died of multiple injuries. the car had been driven from this nearby air force base by the 42—year—old wife of an american diplomat. the base is a centre for us intelligence gathering. the woman, who lives on this american airforce base, told the police that she would co—operate fully with their enquiry and that she had no plans to leave the country. it's now been confirmed she has left britain. in a statement, northants police said, "harry dunn's family deservejustice. the force is now exploring all diplomatic channels
britain is calling on the united states to hand over the wife of an american diplomat who's left the uk, after she was involved in a fatal road crash. police say they want to question the woman about the death of 19—year—old harry dunn. the foreign secretary, dominic raab, says he's disappointed that the us has refused to waive her diplomatic immunity. duncan kennedy reports. this is how local people have reacted to the death of harry dunn, a teenager from their community, killed on a...
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the woman left the uk for the united states claiming diplomatic immunity. the teenager's parents said they were pleased to be invited to the white house, but said they felt ambushed when the president suggested anne sacoolasjoin them, as our correspondent duncan kennedy reports. from new york to washington, this was the moment harry dunn's family found themselves heading to the white house. but, as soon as they went inside, donald trump revealed his surprise. he said the woman involved in harry's crash was in the room next door and wanted to meet them. it didn't seem right. they say they were stunned, and refused. he clearly wanted us to, you know, have that meeting, to try and bring some healing, i think, was how he put it. but, you know, we haven't begun to grieve yet. some have described the whole idea of bringing her into the oval office as a bit of a stunt by the president. all of a sudden, you're sat in front of the president of the united states, and he's trying to do something, and you've got your own things where we wanted to do things our own way.
the woman left the uk for the united states claiming diplomatic immunity. the teenager's parents said they were pleased to be invited to the white house, but said they felt ambushed when the president suggested anne sacoolasjoin them, as our correspondent duncan kennedy reports. from new york to washington, this was the moment harry dunn's family found themselves heading to the white house. but, as soon as they went inside, donald trump revealed his surprise. he said the woman involved in...
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the turkish foreign ministry has said this will harm ties between turkey and the united states, that it is a meaningless step, and a political move. fewer people would have died in the grenfell tower fire if london's fire brigade had acted differently, according to an official report. 72 people died in the tragedy, in 2017. the report is due to be published officially on wednesday but sections have been seen by the bbc. it strongly criticises what it calls "serious shortcomings" and systemic failures in the fire service response. here's our special correspondent lucy manning. just a warning, you may find parts of her report upsetting. who was to blame? yeah, hello, hi, the fire in grenfell tower. how did 72 people die in their homes, unable to escape the flames? get out, get out! some told by those sent to rescue them to stay put. where is the fire brigade?! jesus! firefighters were brave that night, risking their lives, but the fire brigade failures were many. the blaze was like one never seen, but institutional failure, wholly inadequate planning and communication problems left peo
the turkish foreign ministry has said this will harm ties between turkey and the united states, that it is a meaningless step, and a political move. fewer people would have died in the grenfell tower fire if london's fire brigade had acted differently, according to an official report. 72 people died in the tragedy, in 2017. the report is due to be published officially on wednesday but sections have been seen by the bbc. it strongly criticises what it calls "serious shortcomings" and...