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furthermore, the principle _ the united nations. furthermore, the principle of— the united nations. furthermore, the principle of availability of diplomatic premises and personnel must _ diplomatic premises and personnel must he _ diplomatic premises and personnel must be respected in all cases in accordance — must be respected in all cases in accordance with the international law, as _ accordance with the international law, as l — accordance with the international law, as i stated, one condemning the 1st law, as i stated, one condemning the ist of— law, as i stated, one condemning the ist of april— law, as i stated, one condemning the 1st of april attack on the iranian consulate — 1st of april attack on the iranian consulate in damascus. madam president, it is time to step back from _ president, it is time to step back from the — president, it is time to step back from the brink. it is vital to avoid any action— from the brink. it is vital to avoid any action that could lead to major military— any action that could lead to major military confrontations on multiple f
furthermore, the principle _ the united nations. furthermore, the principle of— the united nations. furthermore, the principle of availability of diplomatic premises and personnel must _ diplomatic premises and personnel must he _ diplomatic premises and personnel must be respected in all cases in accordance — must be respected in all cases in accordance with the international law, as _ accordance with the international law, as l — accordance with the international law, as i stated, one...
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a palestinian bid tojoin the united nations as a full member has failed after the united states used its veto during the vote. the us is a permanent member of the security council. it argued that an independent palestinian state should be established through direct negotiations between israel and the palestinian authority and not through un action. have a listen. we also have long been clear that premature actions here in new york, even with the best intentions, will not achieve statehood for the palestinian people. as members of the security council, we have a special responsibility to ensure that our actions further the cause of international peace and security and are consistent with the requirements for the un charter. as reflected in the report of the admission committee, there was not unanimity among committee members as to whether the applicant met the criteria for membership. of the 15 council members, 12 voted yes while britain and switzerland abstained. we agree that the people of the west bank and gaza must be given the political perspective of a credible route to a palest
a palestinian bid tojoin the united nations as a full member has failed after the united states used its veto during the vote. the us is a permanent member of the security council. it argued that an independent palestinian state should be established through direct negotiations between israel and the palestinian authority and not through un action. have a listen. we also have long been clear that premature actions here in new york, even with the best intentions, will not achieve statehood for...
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the united nations warns of an attack in sudan's north darfur state , saying the consequences could would be "devastating". and — days afterfive migrants died trying to cross the english channel, the bbc hears from one man who decided against boarding the vessel. hello, i'm helena humphrey, it's good to have you with us. we start in the middle east — where israel's foreign minister has said a planned military incursion into rafah in gaza could be suspended. that's if a deal is made to free the remaining hostages held by hamas. ceasefire negotiations between israel and hamas have been stalled for weeks. but local media are reporting "notable progress" this weekend. us secretary of state antony blinken is expected to visit saudi arabia in the coming days. meanwhile, hamas has posted a new video, which shows two of the hostages captured during its october attack. keith siegel, and om—ri mir—an, both identify themselves. while the video is not dated, there is a reference to the recent passover holiday. it's the second such video that hamas — considered a terror group by the uk and u
the united nations warns of an attack in sudan's north darfur state , saying the consequences could would be "devastating". and — days afterfive migrants died trying to cross the english channel, the bbc hears from one man who decided against boarding the vessel. hello, i'm helena humphrey, it's good to have you with us. we start in the middle east — where israel's foreign minister has said a planned military incursion into rafah in gaza could be suspended. that's if a deal is...
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the united nations said 580 dru~s father. the united nations said 580 drugs will _ father. the united nations said 580 drugs will be _ father. the united nations said 580 drugs will be needed - father. the united nations said 580 drugs will be needed every day to support civilians in gaza. right now though, any progress is being welcomed by those who desperately need food, water and medicine. sean dilley, bbc news. our reporter will vernon sent this update, from washington. this was quite a dramatic intervention byjoe biden. for many weeks and months now, the president has shown increased frustration with the way the israelis are waging this war and it appears those tragic deaths of the seven aid workers in gaza on monday they have been the final straw. in that focal, president biden essentially gave an ultimatum to benjamin netanyahu that us policy on gaza could change if israel does not improve the humanitarian situation and protect aid workers in gaza. and that was a significant shift in us policy. this was the first time that washington has tried to leverage american ai
the united nations said 580 dru~s father. the united nations said 580 drugs will _ father. the united nations said 580 drugs will be _ father. the united nations said 580 drugs will be needed - father. the united nations said 580 drugs will be needed every day to support civilians in gaza. right now though, any progress is being welcomed by those who desperately need food, water and medicine. sean dilley, bbc news. our reporter will vernon sent this update, from washington. this was quite a...
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united nations. this terrorist regime is responsible for all criminal and terrorist — responsible for all criminal and terrorist acts committed against iran terrorist acts committed against iran and — terrorist acts committed against iran and must pay the consequences. the islamic— iran and must pay the consequences. the islamic republic of iran has a lon- the islamic republic of iran has a long time — the islamic republic of iran has a long time again about the precautions of the malicious activities _ precautions of the malicious activities of the regime on regional and international peace and security _ and international peace and security. iran has exercised maximum restraint, _ security. iran has exercised maximum restraint, no— security. iran has exercised maximum restraint, no it is time for the occupying _ restraint, no it is time for the occupying regime to bear responsibility for its consequences. this regime cannot evade accountability, madam president. supplies— accountability
united nations. this terrorist regime is responsible for all criminal and terrorist — responsible for all criminal and terrorist acts committed against iran terrorist acts committed against iran and — terrorist acts committed against iran and must pay the consequences. the islamic— iran and must pay the consequences. the islamic republic of iran has a lon- the islamic republic of iran has a long time — the islamic republic of iran has a long time again about the precautions of the...
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the united nations warns of an attack in sudan's north darfur state saying the consequences would be "devastating". i'm helena humphrey. good to have you with us. we start in the middle east, where israel's foreign minister has said a planned military incursion into rafah in gaza could be suspended — that's if a deal is made to free the remaining hostages held by hamas. ceasefire negotiations between israel and hamas have been stalled for weeks. but local media are reporting "notable progress" this weekend. us secretary of state antony blinken is expected to visit saudi arabia in the coming days. meanwhile, hamas has posted a new video, which shows two of the hostages captured during its october attack. keith siegel and omri miran both identify themselves. while the video is not dated, there is a reference to the recent passover holiday. it's the second such video that hamas — considered a terror group by the uk and us governments — has published in the past few days. our correspondent anna foster is in tel aviv where families have been gathering to again call for the release o
the united nations warns of an attack in sudan's north darfur state saying the consequences would be "devastating". i'm helena humphrey. good to have you with us. we start in the middle east, where israel's foreign minister has said a planned military incursion into rafah in gaza could be suspended — that's if a deal is made to free the remaining hostages held by hamas. ceasefire negotiations between israel and hamas have been stalled for weeks. but local media are reporting...
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the united nations is also calling for deescalation. it is difficult. it was very good to see that pledge is met, but it is also very gloomy picture of seeing that how this could reach the people who are in need. there are several very striking policies from the de facto government in port sudan, but also from the rsf side which is like "don't go there or you" — that come, they have to put conditions, that people have to be rsf and they have to obey the rsf rules to get access to aid. otherwise they will starve to death. that is why the question of also, you know, the access to aid, it is very difficult. it is — there are good support with regard to al—fashir to stop the war coming from the same department, from the secretary general of the un, but this is very much personal. it is very good for those calls to be directly directed to the commander of rsf, mohamed hamdan dagalo, the person responsible who has the power to stop this attack, and also let him know if any genocide and mass atrocity happens again like happened before, he will be persona
the united nations is also calling for deescalation. it is difficult. it was very good to see that pledge is met, but it is also very gloomy picture of seeing that how this could reach the people who are in need. there are several very striking policies from the de facto government in port sudan, but also from the rsf side which is like "don't go there or you" — that come, they have to put conditions, that people have to be rsf and they have to obey the rsf rules to get access to...
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a palestinian bid tojoin the united nations as a full member has failed, after the united states used its veto during the vote. the us is a permanent member of the security council. it argued that an independent palestinian state should be established through direct negotiations between israel and the palestinian authority and not through un action. have a listen. we also have long been clear that premature actions here in new york, even with the best intentions, will not achieve statehood for the palestinian people. as members of the security council, we have a special responsibility to ensure that our actions further the cause of international peace and security and are consistent with the requirements for the un charter. as reflected in the report of the admission committee, there was not unanimity among committee members as to whether the applicant met the criteria for membership. of the 15 council members, 12 voted yes while britain and switzerland abstained. we agree that the people of the west bank and gaza must be given the political perspective of a credible route to a palest
a palestinian bid tojoin the united nations as a full member has failed, after the united states used its veto during the vote. the us is a permanent member of the security council. it argued that an independent palestinian state should be established through direct negotiations between israel and the palestinian authority and not through un action. have a listen. we also have long been clear that premature actions here in new york, even with the best intentions, will not achieve statehood for...
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the united nations warns of an attack in sudan's north darfur state saying the consequences would be devastating. after more russian attacks on ukraine, president zelensky renews his appeal for western allies to provide more air defences. i'm helena humphreys. good to have you with us. we start in the middle east, where israel's foreign minister has said a planned military incursion into rafah in gaza could be suspended. that's if a deal is made to free the remaining hostages held by hamas. ceasefire negotiations between israel and hamas have been stalled for weeks. local media are, however, reporting "notable progress" this weekend. us secretary of state antony blinken is expected to visit saudi arabia in the coming days. meanwhile, hamas has posted a new video, which shows two of the hostages captured during its october attack. keith siegel and omri miran both identify themselves. while the video is not dated, there is a reference to the recent passover holiday. it's the second such video that hamas — considered a terror group by the uk and us governments — has published in the
the united nations warns of an attack in sudan's north darfur state saying the consequences would be devastating. after more russian attacks on ukraine, president zelensky renews his appeal for western allies to provide more air defences. i'm helena humphreys. good to have you with us. we start in the middle east, where israel's foreign minister has said a planned military incursion into rafah in gaza could be suspended. that's if a deal is made to free the remaining hostages held by hamas....
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the united nations said 500 aid trucks would be needed every day to support civilians in gaza. right now, though, any progress is being welcomed by those who desperately need food, water and medicine. sean dilley, bbc news. the us secretary of state antony blinken has been speaking with eu leaders in belgium about the humanitarian situation in gaza. let's take a listen to what he said. we welcome the steps that have been announced by israel, opening erez as a new crossing point, having shipments go directly from the ashdod port, maximising the route from jordan. these are positive developments, but the real test is results, and that's what we are looking to see in the coming days and in the coming weeks. before that, our reporter will vernon sent this update from washington. this was quite a dramatic intervention byjoe biden. for many weeks and months now, the president has shown increased frustration with the way the israelis are waging this war. and it appears that those tragic deaths of the seven aid workers in gaza on monday may have been the final straw. and in that phone
the united nations said 500 aid trucks would be needed every day to support civilians in gaza. right now, though, any progress is being welcomed by those who desperately need food, water and medicine. sean dilley, bbc news. the us secretary of state antony blinken has been speaking with eu leaders in belgium about the humanitarian situation in gaza. let's take a listen to what he said. we welcome the steps that have been announced by israel, opening erez as a new crossing point, having...
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honduras is experiencing a femicide emergency, according to the united nations. with at least 66 women murdered so far this year, the country has the highest rate of femicide in latin america, and that's alongside some of the most restrictive laws against reproductive health, including a complete ban on abortion. in 2021, xiomara castro became the first female president of honduras, generating high hopes for change in attitude towards women. she promised to not fail them to defend their rights and that all women could count on her. however, little has changed. as in 2023, around 380 femicides were recorded, according to the observatory of violence of the national autonomous university of honduras. the director also stated that the degree of hatred and contempt against women is evident. despite feminist movements across the country trying to tackle this epidemic of violence against women, the un has said the situation is alarming, as violence towards women and femicide is becoming normalised. and, in australia, a rise in the number of women killed by men in the co
honduras is experiencing a femicide emergency, according to the united nations. with at least 66 women murdered so far this year, the country has the highest rate of femicide in latin america, and that's alongside some of the most restrictive laws against reproductive health, including a complete ban on abortion. in 2021, xiomara castro became the first female president of honduras, generating high hopes for change in attitude towards women. she promised to not fail them to defend their rights...
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the united nations bean its own. the united nations began distributing - its own. the united nations began distributing food - its own. the united nations began distributing food in i began distributing food in sudan for the first time in months since the year long war began. it comes as the country risks triggering the wells largest hunger crisis, according to the world food programme. many charities left sudan after heavy fighting broke out in the conflict started when the head of the sudanese army and the leader of a powerful rebel group fell out and began battling for control of the country. our correspondent visited a neighbouring country to speak to some of the victims. on a street in sudan, five unarmed civilians are threatened by an arab militia at gunpoint. what happens next is too graphic to show. gunshots ahmad is one of the men in the video. incredibly, he survived the street execution. the 30—year—old shows us this exit wound where a bullet ripped through his body after they were shot at point—blank range. translation: l was hit| in the shoulder
the united nations bean its own. the united nations began distributing - its own. the united nations began distributing food - its own. the united nations began distributing food in i began distributing food in sudan for the first time in months since the year long war began. it comes as the country risks triggering the wells largest hunger crisis, according to the world food programme. many charities left sudan after heavy fighting broke out in the conflict started when the head of the...
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the united nations warns of an attack in sudan's north darfur state, saying the consequences would be "devastating". hello, i'm helena humphrey. glad you could join me. we start in the middle east, where israel's foreign minister has said a planned military incursion into rafah in gaza could be suspended. that's if a deal is made to free the remaining hostages held by hamas. ceasefire negotiations between israel and hamas have been stalled for weeks. but local media are reporting "notable progress" this weekend. us secretary of state antony blinken is expected to visit saudi arabia in the coming days. meanwhile, hamas has posted a new video, which shows two of the hostages captured during its october attack. keith siegel, and omri miran, both identify themselves. while the video is not dated, there is a reference to the recent passover holiday. it's the second such video that hamas, considered a terror group by the uk and us governments, has published in the past few days. our correspondent, anna foster is in tel aviv where families have been gathering to again call for the release of
the united nations warns of an attack in sudan's north darfur state, saying the consequences would be "devastating". hello, i'm helena humphrey. glad you could join me. we start in the middle east, where israel's foreign minister has said a planned military incursion into rafah in gaza could be suspended. that's if a deal is made to free the remaining hostages held by hamas. ceasefire negotiations between israel and hamas have been stalled for weeks. but local media are reporting...
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the united nations continues to warn of a lack of food, with half of the population starving. the us military has said a new humanitarian pier being built off the coast of gaza could be up and running by early may. the us has said there will be no american troops on the ground, but the bbc has learned that british troops could be deployed to help deliver the desperately needed aid. our diplomatic correspondent james landale reports from jerusalem. some aid is getting into gaza by land. trucks carrying food, water and medical supplies. some aid is being dropped by air, but the united nations says it is nowhere near enough to help the people of gaza who, it says, are facing famine. so there are plans for aid to come by sea. the us army is building floating platforms like this off the coast, where aid will be taken off ships and put into trucks. that floating causeway is expected to be anchored on the beach somewhere near here, where israeli forces will secure a distribution area. the us says there will be no american boots on the ground. so the uk is considering whether british
the united nations continues to warn of a lack of food, with half of the population starving. the us military has said a new humanitarian pier being built off the coast of gaza could be up and running by early may. the us has said there will be no american troops on the ground, but the bbc has learned that british troops could be deployed to help deliver the desperately needed aid. our diplomatic correspondent james landale reports from jerusalem. some aid is getting into gaza by land. trucks...
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the united nations says famine is looming in northern gaza — it says 70% of the population there is facing catastrophic hunger. israel's military says aid deliveries will be scaled up in the coming days, and that the issue is a top priority. it comes after seven months of war in which more than 3a,000 people in gaza have been killed, according to the hamas run health authority. the un's human rights director says israel may be using starvation as a weapon of war, an assessment israel rejects. but what is life like for people struggling to find food, while under israeli bombardment? israel and egypt won't allow the bbc to report from inside gaza — but bbc news has obtained exclusive access to footage filmed by an american doctor recently returned from the north of the territory, where the crisis is most acute. fergal keane sent this report — you may find parts of it distressing. this is the story of a doctor who travelled to hell. desperate voices cry out. sam attar went to help people trapped by war. he usually works in a hi—tech hospital in chicago. in gaza, his skills and mental st
the united nations says famine is looming in northern gaza — it says 70% of the population there is facing catastrophic hunger. israel's military says aid deliveries will be scaled up in the coming days, and that the issue is a top priority. it comes after seven months of war in which more than 3a,000 people in gaza have been killed, according to the hamas run health authority. the un's human rights director says israel may be using starvation as a weapon of war, an assessment israel rejects....
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there have been calls right up to the top of the united nations that, while welcoming these new moves, saying that all of the crossings should be open, and if not that it will still be difficult to get the amounts of aid in that are needed. is that also your view? that is absolutely our view. we would like every gate open. we need to get food in and get it in at scale. we can no longer wait to be considered or wait to see if our drivers are cleared or wait to see if the checkpoints are actually going to be open. we need to get in now. children are dying. as we speak, they are dying of hunger. that's why it is so important that we do what we do best, and that is take large amounts of food and feed those who are desperately hungry. as you know, those who are delivering the aid also feel at risk. in the wake of the killing of seven aid workers with world central kitchen, some aid agencies suspended their operations. is it, do you feel it is still safe for your wfp staff to operate, and are they still doing so? well, this is dangerous work, no matter how you look at it. but we at wfp are
there have been calls right up to the top of the united nations that, while welcoming these new moves, saying that all of the crossings should be open, and if not that it will still be difficult to get the amounts of aid in that are needed. is that also your view? that is absolutely our view. we would like every gate open. we need to get food in and get it in at scale. we can no longer wait to be considered or wait to see if our drivers are cleared or wait to see if the checkpoints are actually...
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co—ordinator of the united nations palestinian authority. thank you for being with us as we navigate this breaking news. firstly, just in your assessment, how things have been developing in the past couple of hours, the fact that we have seen some 200 drones, cruise missiles employed as well — how serious do you believe this situation to be? well, in terms of the threat of iran to israel and involvement in this, the gaza is really complex, it has not been any more serious than it has been in the last a hours or so when we first received notification that drones had been launched from iran followed by cruise missiles as the footage just showed there so i think tensions are as high as they have been and there have been statements that have come out of the islamic regime of iran that they believe that they have addressed all responded to primarily the attacks that occurred against seven leaders, to general offices in damascus. so, from israeli standpoint, i would say that the integrated air defence that they have in place, augmented certainly
co—ordinator of the united nations palestinian authority. thank you for being with us as we navigate this breaking news. firstly, just in your assessment, how things have been developing in the past couple of hours, the fact that we have seen some 200 drones, cruise missiles employed as well — how serious do you believe this situation to be? well, in terms of the threat of iran to israel and involvement in this, the gaza is really complex, it has not been any more serious than it has been...
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the united nations says famine is looming in northern gaza. it says 70% of the population there is facing "catastrophic hunger". the un's human rights director says israel may be using starvation as a weapon of war — an assessment israel rejects. it comes after seven months of war in which more than 3a,000 people in gaza have been killed, according to the hamas—run health authority. but what is life like for people struggling to find food, while under israeli bombardment? israel and egypt won't allow the bbc to report from inside gaza. but the bbc has obtained exclusive access to footage filmed by an american doctor recently returned from the north of the territory, where the crisis is most acute. fergal keane sent this report. you may find parts of it distressing. this is the story of a doctor who travelled to hell. desperate voices cry out. sam attar went to help people trapped by war. he usually works in a hi—tech hospital in chicago. in gaza, his skills and mental strength will be tested to their limits. immediately upon crossing the
the united nations says famine is looming in northern gaza. it says 70% of the population there is facing "catastrophic hunger". the un's human rights director says israel may be using starvation as a weapon of war — an assessment israel rejects. it comes after seven months of war in which more than 3a,000 people in gaza have been killed, according to the hamas—run health authority. but what is life like for people struggling to find food, while under israeli bombardment? israel...
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we start with the events in the middle east where, as we've been reporting, the united nations secretary—general, antonio guterres, has said it's time to step back from the brink, after iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones at israel late on saturday. the situation has already started weighing on global financial markets as we start a new week. oil prices are particularly volatile right now. oil prices have fallen.
we start with the events in the middle east where, as we've been reporting, the united nations secretary—general, antonio guterres, has said it's time to step back from the brink, after iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones at israel late on saturday. the situation has already started weighing on global financial markets as we start a new week. oil prices are particularly volatile right now. oil prices have fallen.
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the co—ordinator of the military affairs of united nations in gaza says it is not enough israel would allow it to enter gaza but it is israel's responsibility that the contribution would be safe and aid would be arriving and reaching civilians in a good way. reaching civilians in a good wa . . ~' reaching civilians in a good wa . . ~ y reaching civilians in a good wa . ., ~ , . let's speak to journalist and analyst fereshteh sadeghi, she joins me live from tehran. first of all, thank you for joining us. what is the mood in iran at this moment?— iran at this moment? good morning- _ iran at this moment? good morning. thank _ iran at this moment? good morning. thank you - iran at this moment? good morning. thank you for - iran at this moment? good . morning. thank you for having me. the meat is as normal as it used to be. there is no change. now it is about 7:35am. the day has not started yet. we are at the end of holidays. people were on trips and now by the returning home to tehran. were ordinary like is reserved and everything is normal. [30 ordinary like is reserved and everything
the co—ordinator of the military affairs of united nations in gaza says it is not enough israel would allow it to enter gaza but it is israel's responsibility that the contribution would be safe and aid would be arriving and reaching civilians in a good way. reaching civilians in a good wa . . ~' reaching civilians in a good wa . . ~ y reaching civilians in a good wa . ., ~ , . let's speak to journalist and analyst fereshteh sadeghi, she joins me live from tehran. first of all, thank you for...
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that from the chief of united nations. in the us, president biden posted this picture on x, formerly twitter, saying that he just met with his national security team for an update on iran's attacks against israel. he says, "our commitment to israel's security "against threats from iran and its proxies is ironclad." we go live to james landale, diplomatic correspondent. what's the latest that you are hearing? what's the latest that you are hearin: ? ~ �* ., hearing? we're hearing here the israeli authorities _ hearing? we're hearing here the israeli authorities that _ hearing? we're hearing here the israeli authorities that the - israeli authorities that the number of drones and missiles that were fired from iran towards israel tonight was in the number of about 200 in all. we're also hearing that the vast were intercepted and most of those that were intercepted outside of israel's borders which represents, if that's true, a substantive success in the allied attempt to try and neutralise as many of these missiles and dron
that from the chief of united nations. in the us, president biden posted this picture on x, formerly twitter, saying that he just met with his national security team for an update on iran's attacks against israel. he says, "our commitment to israel's security "against threats from iran and its proxies is ironclad." we go live to james landale, diplomatic correspondent. what's the latest that you are hearing? what's the latest that you are hearin: ? ~ �* ., hearing? we're...
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cos you talk in the book about the united nations. you talk about it having �*sick building syndrome'. would you get rid of the un? i can't see a purpose for the un as it stands at present. it has been very ineffective at dealing with international situations — in fact, positively damaging. let's talk about the future of the conservative party. would nigel farage be a welcome addition to the parliamentary conservative party? i think he would be — i think it would be good if he joined the conservative party. and became an mp? well, if hejoined the conservative party, i would support him becoming an mp, yes. why? because i think he believes in conservative values. i think it's a shame he's not in the conservative party. we are grateful for your time, liz truss. thank you. liz truss there speaking to our political editor chris mason. if you want to listen to more of that conversation, is quite an enlightening conversation, you can do so. bbc sounds is where you will find on the newscast broadcast. staying here in the uk, and in lat
cos you talk in the book about the united nations. you talk about it having �*sick building syndrome'. would you get rid of the un? i can't see a purpose for the un as it stands at present. it has been very ineffective at dealing with international situations — in fact, positively damaging. let's talk about the future of the conservative party. would nigel farage be a welcome addition to the parliamentary conservative party? i think he would be — i think it would be good if he joined the...
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when the earthquake happened last wednesday, in the united nations, the chinese ambassador to the united nations in new york held a meeting at the end of that meeting and said thank you to everyone who has been sending their good wishes and condolences and sympathy about the earthquake. china themselves try to, or don't do anything to make this situation any easier. ., ~' , ., anything to make this situation any easier. ., ~ , ., ., anything to make this situation any easier. ., ~' , ., ., ., ~' anything to make this situation any easier. ., ~ , ., ., . ~ , easier. thank you for taking us throu~h easier. thank you for taking us through that — easier. thank you for taking us through that story. _ to australia next. more than 150 people have been rescued from floods in and around sydney. other people have been told to be prepared to leave their homes because of the rising floodwaters. the region's main reservoir, which supplies most of the city's drinking water, is overflowing. there've been three days of torrential rainfall across much of eastern australia. people living in parts of new
when the earthquake happened last wednesday, in the united nations, the chinese ambassador to the united nations in new york held a meeting at the end of that meeting and said thank you to everyone who has been sending their good wishes and condolences and sympathy about the earthquake. china themselves try to, or don't do anything to make this situation any easier. ., ~' , ., anything to make this situation any easier. ., ~ , ., ., anything to make this situation any easier. ., ~' , ., ., .,...
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honduras is experiencing a femicide emergency, according to the united nations. with at least 66 women murdered so far this year, the country has the highest rate of femicide in latin america, and that's alongside some of the most restrictive laws against reproductive health, including a complete ban on abortion. in 2021, xiomara castro became the first female president of honduras, generating high hopes for change in attitude towards women. she promised to not fail them to defend their rights and that all women could count on her. however, little has changed. as in 2023, around 380 femicides were recorded, according to the observatory of violence of the national autonomous university of honduras. the director also stated that the degree of hatred and contempt against women is evident. despite feminist movements across the country trying to tackle this epidemic of violence against women, the un has said the situation is alarming, as violence towards women and femicide is becoming normalised. visitors to tokyo's nightlife area were in for a shock when a 100 metre
honduras is experiencing a femicide emergency, according to the united nations. with at least 66 women murdered so far this year, the country has the highest rate of femicide in latin america, and that's alongside some of the most restrictive laws against reproductive health, including a complete ban on abortion. in 2021, xiomara castro became the first female president of honduras, generating high hopes for change in attitude towards women. she promised to not fail them to defend their rights...
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as we've been reporting, the united nations secretary—general antonio guterres has said it's time to step back from the brink after iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones at israel late on saturday.
as we've been reporting, the united nations secretary—general antonio guterres has said it's time to step back from the brink after iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones at israel late on saturday.
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the 6—7, the security council at the united nations will be meeting later to discuss the tensions here. so i think a lot of effort under way to try to reduce tensions in the region. yes, and as you speak, eu foreign ministers indicating they will meet on tuesday to discuss that attack. but going back to what it is like on the ground, i mean, give me a sense of the public reaction, because we're hearing obviously about the war cabinet and all of that. but given that for days now, ordinary life has rather ground to a standstill, they've known an attack was coming. give me a sense of what people have been saying. yeah, it wasn't really a surprise that this attack happened because for days we talked about the warnings that came from the americans, in particular, american officials saying that this iranian retaliation was a matter of when, not if. so, everybody knew that this attack was going to happen. so there was a lot of anxiety, there was concern, but there wasn't panic here. and obviously, even yesterday, you know, there were some announcements by israeli authorities indicating that a
the 6—7, the security council at the united nations will be meeting later to discuss the tensions here. so i think a lot of effort under way to try to reduce tensions in the region. yes, and as you speak, eu foreign ministers indicating they will meet on tuesday to discuss that attack. but going back to what it is like on the ground, i mean, give me a sense of the public reaction, because we're hearing obviously about the war cabinet and all of that. but given that for days now, ordinary life...
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the united nations said 500 aid trucks would be needed every day to support civilians in gaza. right now, though, any progress is being welcomed by those who desperately need food, water and medicine. sean dilley, bbc news. the us secretary of state anthony blinken has been speaking with eu leaders in belgium about the humanitarian situation in gaza. let's take a listen to what he said. we welcome the steps announced by israel, opening erez as a new crossing point, having shipments go directly from the ashdod port, maximising the route from jordan. these are positive developments, but the real test is results, and that's what we are looking to see in the coming days and in the coming weeks. before that, our reporter will vernon sent this update from washington. this was quite a dramatic intervention byjoe biden. for many weeks and months now, the president has shown increased frustration with the way the israelis are waging this war. and it appears that those tragic deaths of the seven aid workers in gaza on monday may have been the final straw. and in that phone call, presiden
the united nations said 500 aid trucks would be needed every day to support civilians in gaza. right now, though, any progress is being welcomed by those who desperately need food, water and medicine. sean dilley, bbc news. the us secretary of state anthony blinken has been speaking with eu leaders in belgium about the humanitarian situation in gaza. let's take a listen to what he said. we welcome the steps announced by israel, opening erez as a new crossing point, having shipments go directly...
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the united nations and aid agencies have expressed doubt that israel's promises to open more food aid routes into gaza will be enough to ease the plight of starving palestinians. the un secretary general antonio guterres said "scattered measures" were not enough. in the aftermath of this tragedy united nations was also informed by the israeli government of its attention to allow a substantial increase in humanitarian aid distributed in gaza. i sincerely hope that these announced intentions are effectively and quickly materialised because the situation in gaza is absolutely desperate. our international editorjeremy bowen, who is in israel, now asesses whether opening aid routes will be enough to quell the criticism of israel. clearly president biden got through to mr netanyahu in a way he has not since the war started. they made that announcement about opening new routes in the middle of the night here injerusalem after they had their call. i think that while mr biden certainly is at a tipping point on this, is at a tipping point on this, is the water turning point? well, i think is th
the united nations and aid agencies have expressed doubt that israel's promises to open more food aid routes into gaza will be enough to ease the plight of starving palestinians. the un secretary general antonio guterres said "scattered measures" were not enough. in the aftermath of this tragedy united nations was also informed by the israeli government of its attention to allow a substantial increase in humanitarian aid distributed in gaza. i sincerely hope that these announced...
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the united nations says the territory is on the brink of famine. in this programme we will speak to the executive director of the world food programme to look at new measures. let's look at some of the latest of elements here in israel. last night, tens of thousands of israelis covered in the city of tel aviv, as well as others across israel, to magic the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu to do much more to bring the hostages home. many calls on him to resign. the protest took place in the wake of grim news that the party of another hostage, 47—year—old elad katzir, had been recovered in a military operation from gaza. he had been seized here in southern israel on october the 7th, along with his father abraham, who was killed on that day, and his mother hannah, who was later released in november during a hostage for prisoner swap during a hostage for prisoner swap during a hostage for prisoner swap during a temporary truce. and now there is mounting pressure on the israelis and on hamas to reach a ceasefire deal to bring more hostages a
the united nations says the territory is on the brink of famine. in this programme we will speak to the executive director of the world food programme to look at new measures. let's look at some of the latest of elements here in israel. last night, tens of thousands of israelis covered in the city of tel aviv, as well as others across israel, to magic the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu to do much more to bring the hostages home. many calls on him to resign. the protest took place in...
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what's get to our correspondent at the united nations following this story for us. bring us up-to-date on what has been happening. correspondent: well, palestine already has what is called observer status here in the united nations. that allows it to attend meetings, but not to vote. what has been happening today is a result of a request from palestine itself. the security council has been considering his bid to grant full status. there has been a day of speeches by the various parties, not just the members of the security council, but other invited and interested parties. israel was there, palestine was there units observer status, but after a day of discussion, to be honest, what many people expected has transpired, which is it was brought to a vote just a few moments ago, and although there were 12 members of the security council voting in support of the motion to grant full status, the resolution failed as a result of the united states using its veto. that was long anticipated. there has been clearly heavy lobbying behind the scenes of the u.s. that did not -- i
what's get to our correspondent at the united nations following this story for us. bring us up-to-date on what has been happening. correspondent: well, palestine already has what is called observer status here in the united nations. that allows it to attend meetings, but not to vote. what has been happening today is a result of a request from palestine itself. the security council has been considering his bid to grant full status. there has been a day of speeches by the various parties, not...
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they listened to the evidence of experts, especially from the united nations that has been working with refugees in rwanda for a few decades and said right now, it is not a safe country. the law we saw passed quite dramatically and in the very late hours last night said rwanda is and must always be considered a safe country. how this will work in practice as if someone arrives by a small boat and gets a deportation order that they will be order that they will be removed to rwanda, then the decision—makers, anyone who might be looking at this person's claim, can only consider rwanda a safe country, it does not matter any evidence to the contrary, and they cannot consider it. they must send that person to rwanda as a matter of law. i will come back to you. let's go to rwanda, our correspondent is there for us and we have had several people asking that question, is rwanda a safe country? i would say that depends on who you are asking and what exactly you mean. it is safe in terms of crime, the statistics show it has a very high safe index, high on the indices of crime safety for crime an
they listened to the evidence of experts, especially from the united nations that has been working with refugees in rwanda for a few decades and said right now, it is not a safe country. the law we saw passed quite dramatically and in the very late hours last night said rwanda is and must always be considered a safe country. how this will work in practice as if someone arrives by a small boat and gets a deportation order that they will be order that they will be removed to rwanda, then the...
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the united nations secretary—general antonio guterres released a statement saying... lyse doucet joins us lyse doucetjoins us live from jerusalem. talk to us about what we know about what happened overnight and the reaction since. lyse: many are looking closely at what kind of retaliation iran has carried out. there was so much discussion in the run—up to the iranians strike which was telegraphed by the united states with joe was telegraphed by the united states withjoe biden days ago saying that an attack was imminent and then saying it would happen sooner rather than later. then there was the unnamed military sources in the us speaking about the kind of attack that did unfold in the early hours of the morning. 300 projectiles including drones and missiles including drones and missiles including ballistic missiles. iran has classed this as a limited, carefully calibrated strike causing limited damage but in israel and amongst its allies they are looking at this strike and even though the us and uk are urging restraint, israel says it is now looking at its options.
the united nations secretary—general antonio guterres released a statement saying... lyse doucet joins us lyse doucetjoins us live from jerusalem. talk to us about what we know about what happened overnight and the reaction since. lyse: many are looking closely at what kind of retaliation iran has carried out. there was so much discussion in the run—up to the iranians strike which was telegraphed by the united states with joe was telegraphed by the united states withjoe biden days ago...
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we know that attack was condemned by the i attack was condemned by the united nations saying that essentially diplomatic compounds under international law are off—limits under international law? allow me not to be too impressed with the condemnation.- impressed with the condemnation. �* ., ., condemnation. i'll wait for confirmation _ condemnation. i'll wait for confirmation about - condemnation. i'll wait for confirmation about iranianj confirmation about iranian proxies attacking israel and the civilians relentlessly for the civilians relentlessly for the last half year and then i'll be very concerned about what they say about buildings or not buildings and by the way, to it was a building next to the iranian complex, the iranian diplomatic conflicts are not a diplomatic building if we want to be accurate with the details, but really, i don't think that that matters much. the people who were killed in damascus were iranian, part of the iranian military and they were busy co—ordinating, fighting against israel, arming, equipping and directing fires against israel and is really civilian
we know that attack was condemned by the i attack was condemned by the united nations saying that essentially diplomatic compounds under international law are off—limits under international law? allow me not to be too impressed with the condemnation.- impressed with the condemnation. �* ., ., condemnation. i'll wait for confirmation _ condemnation. i'll wait for confirmation about - condemnation. i'll wait for confirmation about iranianj confirmation about iranian proxies attacking israel...
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if he saw what happened over the last week or so, iran went to the united nations, it invoked article 51 of the un charter and basically alerted the international community that it would be undertaking a response. after it did, you heard the sergeant saying earlier that it would consider the matter closed. it is kind of this co—ordination you have seen over the last 48 hours or so, president biden, almost as if he knew exactly what was going to happen, he came out and said he was expecting the response sooner rather than later. then you saw the trajectory of the drones and missiles, most of them being shot down. i won't say the international community knew exactly what time and where the missiles were coming but there certainly was an alert to the international community. let's talk more _ international community. let's talk more about _ international community. let's talk more about that _ international community. let's talk more about that because l international community. let's talk more about that because of so that statement from president biden, talking about the readiness. h
if he saw what happened over the last week or so, iran went to the united nations, it invoked article 51 of the un charter and basically alerted the international community that it would be undertaking a response. after it did, you heard the sergeant saying earlier that it would consider the matter closed. it is kind of this co—ordination you have seen over the last 48 hours or so, president biden, almost as if he knew exactly what was going to happen, he came out and said he was expecting...
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iran's mission to the united nations is by and large done, there is no statement or indication from proxy groups that they will not continue escalating the situation further is that israel still find itself in a defensive posture as it waits to see what could happen next from the other groups that are acting separate from iran.- separate from iran. reuters reporting — separate from iran. reuters reporting benjamin - separate from iran. reuters i reporting benjamin netanyahu separate from iran. reuters - reporting benjamin netanyahu says separate from iran. reuters _ reporting benjamin netanyahu says on x we intercepted and repelled together, we shall win. how much influence now do the other neighbouring nations in the region have on trying to de—escalate the situation especially in terms of putting pressure on israel? irate situation especially in terms of putting pressure on israel? we see iran find yourself— putting pressure on israel? we see iran find yourself somewhat - putting pressure on israel? we see | iran find yourself somewhat isolated now diplomatically, we know the jord
iran's mission to the united nations is by and large done, there is no statement or indication from proxy groups that they will not continue escalating the situation further is that israel still find itself in a defensive posture as it waits to see what could happen next from the other groups that are acting separate from iran.- separate from iran. reuters reporting — separate from iran. reuters reporting benjamin - separate from iran. reuters i reporting benjamin netanyahu separate from...
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nations. a supposedly neutral offerings and just stop this, it has got to stop. —— organisation. it’s a got to stop. -- organisation. it's a complicated _ got to stop. -- organisation. it's a complicated organisation - got to stop. -- organisation. it's a complicated organisation but - got to stop. —— organisation. it's a complicated organisation but thank you very much indeed. certain amount of unanimity from our first three callers in this section of the programme. a lot of people by text pointing out the paradox of the situation thatjoe biden is saying look, do not invade rafah before you have properly, the assault in rafah, binyamin netanyahu says will go ahead, he says hold back on that, do not do it, you have not ensured the safety of civilians in that area, while at the same time saying here are the weapons to enable you to do that. people are pointing that out, quite a lot this morning. gershonbaskin, wham is your reaction to what happened and what needs to happen now? i to w
nations. a supposedly neutral offerings and just stop this, it has got to stop. —— organisation. it’s a got to stop. -- organisation. it's a complicated _ got to stop. -- organisation. it's a complicated organisation - got to stop. -- organisation. it's a complicated organisation but - got to stop. —— organisation. it's a complicated organisation but thank you very much indeed. certain amount of unanimity from our first three callers in this section of the programme. a lot of people...
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it's welcome news, but the united nations says it will watch closely what happens next. aid workers should never be targeted — over 200 have been killed in this conflict. israel must do much more to protect them and to ensure their safety so they can deliver urgently needed life—saving humanitarian assistance. six months on, from the start of this conflict, concerns about the humanitarian situation in gaza grow. the families of those taken hostage by hamas on october 7 continue to call for their return. for all those asking for an immediate ceasefire without the release of the hostages, where is your moral compass? the call should be to hamas to release the hostages, to put down their arms, and to allow the whole region to breathe once again. now real concerns that the conflict could escalate. these were the scenes in iran, where funerals were held for their nationals who were killed in an israeli strike on a consulate building in syria. the united states, which has called for an immediate ceasefire, says it is on high alert for a retaliatory attack on israel by iran
it's welcome news, but the united nations says it will watch closely what happens next. aid workers should never be targeted — over 200 have been killed in this conflict. israel must do much more to protect them and to ensure their safety so they can deliver urgently needed life—saving humanitarian assistance. six months on, from the start of this conflict, concerns about the humanitarian situation in gaza grow. the families of those taken hostage by hamas on october 7 continue to call for...
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charities, the united nations and some of israel's closest allies have accused the country of not doing enough to protect the civilian population of gaza, to protect aid workers and also creating obstacles to the entry and delivery of much—needed humanitarian aid to the population of gaza. weaponising aid accusations that israel denies. there has been strong condonation and reaction from countries around the world. perhaps this is a sign that patients with israel could be running out. israel is also looking at potential fallout from the united kingdom. pressure is growing on the uk government to suspend arms sales to israel. three former supreme court justices are among 600 legal experts saying weapons exports risk breaching international law. in a letter to prime minister rishi sunak, they say exports must end, writing that �*the provision of military assistance and materiel to israel, may render the uk �*complicit�* in genocide as well as serious breaches of international humanitarian law.�* mr sunak is already facing growing cross—party pressure, after seven aid workers w
charities, the united nations and some of israel's closest allies have accused the country of not doing enough to protect the civilian population of gaza, to protect aid workers and also creating obstacles to the entry and delivery of much—needed humanitarian aid to the population of gaza. weaponising aid accusations that israel denies. there has been strong condonation and reaction from countries around the world. perhaps this is a sign that patients with israel could be running out. israel...
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the united nations security council will hold an emergency meeting later. this is the scene live injerusalem. as benjamin netanyahu convenes his war cabinet — the region waits for israel's response. welcome to the programme. a moment of extraordinary global diplomacy as we wait for key meetings to take boot—mack take place. the g7, un security council and the israeli war cabinet. all considering what happens next, what response to iran. let's take a look at what happened. air raid siren these are the sirens and explosions over israel, this isjerusalem, over 300 missiles and drones launched at israel. israel says 99% of them were intercepted and destroyed. it wasn't just over air space in israel, these pictures are from the skies of jordan. israel's allies like the us, uk and france helped shoot down the missiles and drones. also over syria, over damascus. the damage donein syria, over damascus. the damage done in israel, israel says they were no deaths, there was a small damage to a military base and a young girl was hit by falling debris and is receivi
the united nations security council will hold an emergency meeting later. this is the scene live injerusalem. as benjamin netanyahu convenes his war cabinet — the region waits for israel's response. welcome to the programme. a moment of extraordinary global diplomacy as we wait for key meetings to take boot—mack take place. the g7, un security council and the israeli war cabinet. all considering what happens next, what response to iran. let's take a look at what happened. air raid siren...
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staying in the middle east, the united nations has voiced concerns about escalating violence in the occupied west bank. it comes after a wave of attacks, sparked by the killing of an israeli teenager. the un has accused israeli's security forces of active participation in attacks on palestinians byjewish settlers. the vast majority of the international community considers the settlements illegal under international law, although israel disputes this. here's hugo bachega. caught on cctv — a man setting fire to a car as israeli settlers storm a palestinian village in the occupied west bank. israeli soldiers watch outside and appear to do nothing. across the west bank on the weekend, israeli settlers went on a rampage. this was the village of mughayir near ramallah on saturday. settlers set houses and cars on fire, killing one man. jihad abu alia was 25 and planning to get married in june. translation: jihad was trying to prevent the settlers - from breaking the house door, where dozens of the town residents arrived in the home to prevent them from burning the house. it wasn't the first time
staying in the middle east, the united nations has voiced concerns about escalating violence in the occupied west bank. it comes after a wave of attacks, sparked by the killing of an israeli teenager. the un has accused israeli's security forces of active participation in attacks on palestinians byjewish settlers. the vast majority of the international community considers the settlements illegal under international law, although israel disputes this. here's hugo bachega. caught on cctv — a...
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it's welcome news, but the united nations says it will watch closely what happens next. aid workers should never be targeted — over 200 have been killed in this conflict. israel must do much more to protect them and to ensure their safety so they can deliver urgently needed life—saving humanitarian assistance. six months on from the start of this conflict, concerns about the humanitarian situation in gaza grow. the families of those taken hostage by hamas on october 7 continue to call for their return. for all those asking for an immediate ceasefire without the release of the hostages, where is your moral compass? the call should be to hamas to release the hostages, to put down their arms, and to allow the whole region to breathe once again. now real concerns that the conflict could escalate. these were the scenes in iran, where funerals were held for their nationals who were killed in an israeli strike on a consulate building in syria. the united states, which has called for an immediate ceasefire, says it is on high alert for a retaliatory attack on israel by iran.
it's welcome news, but the united nations says it will watch closely what happens next. aid workers should never be targeted — over 200 have been killed in this conflict. israel must do much more to protect them and to ensure their safety so they can deliver urgently needed life—saving humanitarian assistance. six months on from the start of this conflict, concerns about the humanitarian situation in gaza grow. the families of those taken hostage by hamas on october 7 continue to call for...
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the united nations secretary—general antonio gutterres released a statement saying: the un security council will be holding an emergency meeting later on sunday at the request of israel. let's speak to benjamin radd, a senior fellow at the burkle center for international relations at ucla. thank you forjoining us. the question obviously is whether this gnomon is going to escalate or whether tensions can be calmed and whether israel can be persuaded not to retaliate in a matter that will make things even worse. in the conversation — make things even worse. in the conversation joe _ make things even worse. in the conversation joe biden - make things even worse. in the conversation joe biden had - make things even worse. in the j conversation joe biden had with conversationjoe biden had with benjamin netanyahu he pushed him to accept the outcome of the last 12 hours as a win for israel, meaning that iran largely failed to succeed to materially impact israel's security in any way, very minimal casualties limited to that one incident you mentioned. if that's the fact it's difficult to see how
the united nations secretary—general antonio gutterres released a statement saying: the un security council will be holding an emergency meeting later on sunday at the request of israel. let's speak to benjamin radd, a senior fellow at the burkle center for international relations at ucla. thank you forjoining us. the question obviously is whether this gnomon is going to escalate or whether tensions can be calmed and whether israel can be persuaded not to retaliate in a matter that will make...
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the united states will impose new sanctions on iran in the coming days. the announcement comes after the iranian attack on israel last saturday, with more than 300 drones and missiles launched. according to the israeli defence forces, 99% of them were intercepted by israel's aerial defence system and its partners. well, iran says the attack was retaliation for a deadly strike on its consulate in the syrian capital damascus on i april. that attack killed a top iranian commander, alongside six others — including civilians. the us has vowed that its support for israel is ironclad but has urged restraint in its response. a senior us official says israel is not sharing its targeting of iran with washington, so the biden administration does not know how or when israeli retaliation will take place, though some officials expect it to be a limited strike inside the country. uk prime minister rishi sunak has used a telephone call with israel's benjamin netanyahu to appeal for "calm "heads," after iran's missile and drone attack over the weekend. while he emphasis
the united states will impose new sanctions on iran in the coming days. the announcement comes after the iranian attack on israel last saturday, with more than 300 drones and missiles launched. according to the israeli defence forces, 99% of them were intercepted by israel's aerial defence system and its partners. well, iran says the attack was retaliation for a deadly strike on its consulate in the syrian capital damascus on i april. that attack killed a top iranian commander, alongside six...
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one of the main un agencies responsible for getting aid to palestinians, the united nations relief and works agency, is warning that the risk of disease is increasing across gaza because of the lack of sanitation and aid. 0ur correspondent in jerusalem wyre davies reports. the effect of six months of war has created a desperate humanitarian crisis in gaza. but amid the ruins of conflict, in some areas, aid is now getting through and can make the difference between surviving or dying of hunger. a flour delivery, organised by the world food programme, allowed this bakery in gaza city to reopen for the first time since the war began. translation: finally, i there is something to eat. you can go to the bakery and buy bread. just a few days ago, it was hard, we were looking for wood, flour and you couldn't find anything to feed the children. but for most gazans, the brutal reality of war is a constant companion. at najar hospital in rafah, parents and siblings consoled each other after several civilians, including children, were reported killed in overnight air strikes. israel said fighterj
one of the main un agencies responsible for getting aid to palestinians, the united nations relief and works agency, is warning that the risk of disease is increasing across gaza because of the lack of sanitation and aid. 0ur correspondent in jerusalem wyre davies reports. the effect of six months of war has created a desperate humanitarian crisis in gaza. but amid the ruins of conflict, in some areas, aid is now getting through and can make the difference between surviving or dying of hunger....
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the united nations in new york, he held a meeting at the end of that meeting. he said, "oh, thank you for everyone who's been sending their good wishes and condolences and sympathy about the earthquake." so china themselves try to, or don't do anything to kind of make this situation any easier. the conservative mp, dr luke evans, has said he was a victim of "cyber flashing". he alerted police who are now investigating a suspected westminster honeytrap. he spoke to the leicestershire force last month after receiving unsolicited pictures of naked women on whatsapp. the metropolitan police has also confirmed it is investigating explicit images and messages sent to mps. dozens of flights have been cancelled in the uk as storm kathleen hit parts of the country. the met office has issued a yellow weather warning, with winds of up to 70 miles per hour forecast. but some of the country has been basking in sunshine and temperatures of up to 22 degrees. simonjones reports. wet, windy, and wild. weather warnings failed to keep these vehicles away from strangford lough in
the united nations in new york, he held a meeting at the end of that meeting. he said, "oh, thank you for everyone who's been sending their good wishes and condolences and sympathy about the earthquake." so china themselves try to, or don't do anything to kind of make this situation any easier. the conservative mp, dr luke evans, has said he was a victim of "cyber flashing". he alerted police who are now investigating a suspected westminster honeytrap. he spoke to the...
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the united nations has said it's working to corroborate reports from palestinian authorities that at least 310 people have been found buried outside the nasser hospital grounds in khan younis. palestinian officials say some of those who were killed were elderly and women, and others were found with their hands tied. israel's military has rejected accusations that its forces buried the bodies. the un is calling for an independent investigation. we feel the need to raise the alarm, because clearly there have been multiple bodies discovered. we do not know how many. there are reports some of them had their hands tied, which, of course, indicates serious violations of international human rights law and humanitarian law, and these need to be subjected to further investigation. the second day of testimony in donald trump's first criminal trial got off to a contentious start. mr trump denies charges that he falsified his business records to conceal money he paid to cover up an alleged affair with an adult film star. nada tawfik was following proceedings in manhattan. the day got off to a ro
the united nations has said it's working to corroborate reports from palestinian authorities that at least 310 people have been found buried outside the nasser hospital grounds in khan younis. palestinian officials say some of those who were killed were elderly and women, and others were found with their hands tied. israel's military has rejected accusations that its forces buried the bodies. the un is calling for an independent investigation. we feel the need to raise the alarm, because...
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.— the united nations began to stripping food and sedan year—long war began. it stripping food and sedan year-long war began. it comes as the country _ year-long war began. it comes as the country risks _ year-long war began. it comes as the country risks triggering | as the country risks triggering the world's largest hunger crisis according to the world food programme. many charities left sudan after heavy fighting broke out. the conflict started when the head of the sudanese army and the leader of a powerful rebel group fell out and began battling for control of the country. our correspondent visited neighbouring chad to speak to some of the victims of the conflict. ona on a street in sedan, what happens next is too graphic to show. —— on a street in sudan five unarmed civilians are threatened by an arab militia at gunpoint. what happens next is too graphic to show. gunshots ahmad is one of the men in the video. incredibly, he survived the street execution. the 30—year—old shows us this exit wound where a bullet ripped through his body after they we
.— the united nations began to stripping food and sedan year—long war began. it stripping food and sedan year-long war began. it comes as the country _ year-long war began. it comes as the country risks _ year-long war began. it comes as the country risks triggering | as the country risks triggering the world's largest hunger crisis according to the world food programme. many charities left sudan after heavy fighting broke out. the conflict started when the head of the sudanese army and the...