A russian Opposition Leader said. To his country after being put under pressure. Betty understood that she was provided shoes to choose. But if she. Was not that it would. Say the least. Some of that come out harris is set to become the 1st woman of color to run for u. S. Vice president she was named tuesday by joe biden as his running mate on the Democratic Party ticket. As welcome to the program and we start with breaking news from scotland where the nations 1st minister has declared a Major Incident after the darrelle month of a passenger train on the countrys North Eastern coast near the 1st pictures of the crash site. The crash happened close to the town of stone haven just south of the dean dozens of emergency vehicles are at the scene local media say one person has died and there are reports that a number of people have been seriously injured and heres a scottish 1st minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking just a few more moments ago i have just come off a call with network reel and the Majesty Services and lou details are still emerging i am a fee to see that out early reports of c. D. s engines my immediate thoughts and im sure the thoughts of everyone across the chamber i with all those involved in this incident. From down millions called in im now joined by journalist in the us both from the us what else do we know. Well get out as you said the incident happened. Towel stonehaven which is close to the city of aberdeen in the northeast of scotland this morning it happened at 2810 local time thats when the police and Emergency Services were called to be answered and we have no reports in the media of one fatality and of various serious injuries very serious injuries although the fatality has not been officially confirmed as we heard there 1st minister Nicola Sturgeon saying this is an extremely serious incident smoke could be seen rising from the scene and a Major Incident has been declared officially around 30 Emergency Services are at the scene and attending this derailment as i say what happens when 10 this morning but any information about the cause of this dram and there was no reports of landslides over night. Thats thats right of course its too early to know fully and officially what the cause of the strain allman was but as you say there have been serious floodings theres been theres been downpours in various parts of the u. K. Including in the with east of scotland all of the last few days including last night and this has caused Major Incidents in several parts of the u. K. But britain has certainly seen its share of large rail incidents whats the state of the countrys rail system and scotland. Youre right there the state of the british air railways have been criticized many times in the past although i think in terms of accidents things have been fairly quiet over the last week while i think in scotland the issues have been mainly with the provider of the railways so this was just different from the at the actual ownership of the railway itself and the provider of the contract with the provider has now been terminated i think we have really you have to look to the weather situation here normally or as a contributing factor for the accident journalism dreadful thank you for your reporting through to bill or is now out. On to government protests and the 4th day the interior Ministry Says police in the southwestern city of brest used live ammunition against protesters demonstrating against the results of last weekends president ial vote the Ministry Says one protester was wounded president lukashenko claims he won 80 percent of sundays ballots but the opposition and the European Union say the vote was not free and fair e. U. Foreign ministers will meet on friday to discuss sanctions. 3rd night of anger on the roster in the blue sea on capitol. Protesters here are still furious about an election they say was rigged but as demonstrators rallied once more to voice their Outrage Police moved in to make arrests. We are all belorussians how is this possible fighting against your own people this is unfair. President look i shant go has vowed to crush the protests and crackdown on the opposition that crackdown has now claimed its most high profile victim opposition candidate. On sunday she was claiming victory in the countrys president ial election 2 days later she fled to lithuania citing concern for her childrens safety. She and i made a very difficult the situation for myself and ive made it absolutely independently the its me in the game and you play moot many will understand me many will denounce me and many will hate me. Its not you but god forbid anyone should face the choice that i faced as a source really have. To for the families of detained protesters so many have been gathering at Detention Centers like this one unable to locate loved ones arrested amid the unrest. Children 2. Yesterday in the evening my father was kidnapped they were walking on the streets when riot police ran to them and took him to the police vehicle. Police do not give any information 24 hours have already passed since he was kidnapped but we have no information about his whereabouts we are worried and we are searching for him. The European Union has denounced the result of sundays election which saw president look at shank when a 6th term with a widely disputed 80 percent of the vote in a tweet he used top diplomat your support call the poll neither free nor fair and pledged to conduct an indepth review of relations with by the roots he said the 27. 00 nation bloc was considering sanctions against those responsible for violence unjustified arrests and falsifying election results. Well so long as he is in lithuania right now earlier i spoke to the countrys foreign minister linas linkages and asked him for more details on the arrival in his country but it was not known. He actually was disappeared from radar screen or 7 hours. There busy about what are the conditions was very tense night ready. And then we understood that they were she was provided. To space for it well actually to feed the other this was not very good for her. To say the least so she had and she asked innocent. Children where all they did she take a decision of a decision and i thought it just didnt offend even the guilt. Of travel that notion you see united in our children she gave you. Lets just listen in again to the video that was released yesterday in which the. Reason appealed to the protesters. To listen to this woman. I was asking his condition carols last month almost all of the room was a chance to plan purpose and test not on purpose he tells her. That needs to apply to her she has a simple question component intentionally or accidentally. Formosan is above us. Muslims are quite welcome to come on he has seen the passion must Interest Payments a little more i think of course into something the Public Transportation passes to peace in the same as. Well that is clearly a complete change of tack you said earlier that she was given a couple of options that are not so pleasant but do you mean i mean that this was not really the freedom that was my point and you showed that tape which was recorded during good attention she was getting some paper lets be realistic cannot take for granted what was said the situation these conditions and also the mistake of the cowgirl shes a young woman who was never in politics was there fighting never never could understand what. Heather there but by the challenges and the critique she was under stress it was really a very difficult time for us so basically i do are you saying that when you when you talk about these options that she was given are you saying on simulating that she was life was threatened childrens life was threatened or maybe even her husbands life who is in prison. I would look interpret what they do not know making assumptions and seeing that these other options where some kind of blackmailing that she was under pressure including this tape you just read here. Have you spoken to her yet you know she is i guess i spoke very recently shes recovering. Good Good Spirited time will all when she will be reading able people speak. Im greeted not going to speak for heart because that means she will she will tell herself what are the plans for that intention is the most important thing what we have but as i said shes free united and the children and thats thats the good news for called alt so i want to tell you all next that. Theres im sorry for interrupting again but what can you do to help mrs tuke an oscar and her husband whos imprisoned diplomatically maybe now were trying to go best not interfering in the internal affairs of neighboring countries but at the same time were not indifferent and were trying to help those who are exposed to danger trying to be active trying to communicate well sort of the european position talking to the colleagues in the region preparing for this one of his Council Meeting friday you do you mentioned your so i think we can really have to do our best in order to show that what we are saying we mean that means we have to put it in relation if you. Should do some political cosequin sequences so those who acted look. The same along the lines so law and use rights. Excessive for this it was no reason that they should be held accountable and thats exactly what we have to discuss on that Foreign Ministers meeting on on friday do you expect much support there for sanctions against. As usual sanctions a sort of 2nd issue of the us it usually takes time i dont know how it will go discuss and see what are the opinions of the call weeks but they very much hope that all options will be kept on the Table Including sanctions because its maybe not serious yet another statement of the concerns it will not quite basically making no difference. How convinced are you that look at shane cole will actually cast about your opinion sanctions i dont know i can just cookie must appear it cannot stay in this world of illusions thinking that he has a mandate to act like he acts in this might stop the elections. And this violence in the streets must stop but frankly he should respect to the legal opinions of all citizens at least to talk to them he will see no place for political dialogue that will be a way. To get into this tell me its already too complicated is there in the house that you think you can do to influence the situation on the ground then support the opposition only it will have to date appear position saying what this possible what this is not the only way that it will leave you with a substance so a statement that should be consequences only then we can have some influence so just just a thought except it will not will not have any any influence whatsoever which was. During previous exercises getting the previous crisis and this is something we have to really take it very seriously and bring bring to our eager spin events and be a little despite of challenges in other. Places of the world but this is happening in europe in our continent we cant stay in defeat it. Encourages foreign minister of lithuania thank you very much. Time now for a quick check on some of the other stories making headlines around the world today team of United Nations experts have arrived in riches to aid efforts to prevent an oil spill from further damaging the nations environment salvage crews are racing to pump fuel from the japanese ship which run aground last week authorities fear the vessel could split into cracks in the hole are growing. 3 people have been killed in the southern indian city of bangalore off of Facebook Post that was derogatory to muslims sparked violent protests thousands of people took to the streets over the provocative post about the prophet mohammad which was allegedly written by a relative of a local politician. Singapore has started destroying 9 tons of seized elephant ivory in what it calls the largest such action globally in recent years authorities hope to disrupt the Global Supply chain of illegally traded ivory conservationists say the trade has pushed elephant poaching to crisis levels in asia and africa. Economic growth figures for the 2nd quarter have been dismal across europe heavily struggling with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic the economy in germany shrank by 10 percent in france by 14 in spain by more than 18 but no contraction was as bad as the one in britain where the economy tanks by 20. 4 percent in recent months and thats despite unprecedented government interventions. Bars johnson visited a building site this week a trip and boosting confidence in his countrys flagging construction sector. But theres no plastering over the cracks of the u. K. s battered economy. Figures released on monday showed that british g. D. P. Collapsed by a massive 20. 4 percent between the 1st and 2nd quarters of 2020. That is the worst of europes Major Economies a substantially more damaging drop than that suffered by germany and countries like italy france and spain. Those figures are from the time when britain was in a very strict phase of lock down. The economy has since reopened and there have been signs of a modest rip. Covering the hope johnson is clinging to. Obviously we all we want to see is a return to Economic Vitality and health and some parts of the economy undoubtedly showing great resilience but clearly there is going to be bumpy months ahead and a long long way to get those potentially bumpy months well have more than just the pandemic to contend with. The prospect of a no deal breakers that by the end of the year still looms over the british economy. Talks at the e. U. Have yielded little progress so far time is running out but the 2 sides still quite far apart. U. S. Democratic president ial candidate joe biden has chosen coming to harris to be his running mate in the embassy election the senator from california is the 1st black woman and the 1st person of indian descent to be nominated for National Office by a major party the decision comes a week ahead of the Democratic National convention where ive known harris are expected to be officially confirmed. One time rivals no joining forces to launch a historic president ial bid this was how joe biden asked the california senate. To help him reach the white house opinions are divided. But the good move will put the ball over the course of a black woman remember. The Vice President i think its a little bit risky because shes highly controversial candidate through free in fact it was biden who welcomed the tough on crime prosecutor on to the National Political scene when she was sworn into the senate in 2017. But look at it. From there she burnished a credential as a combats of lawmaker the president has asserted that torture works do you agree with that statement and for the last time yes or now did you have any communications with russian officials striking fear into her opponents you know im not able to be rushed this fast it makes me nervous in 2019 she ran for the democratic president ial nomination herself that campaign saw her cross examine biden over his track record on race. And said of joes generation was hurt faugh. To hear you talk about the reputations of 2 United States senators who built their reputations and career on the segregation of race in this country which characterise my position across the board i do not priests racist they have buried the hot chick when she drop targets of the race im back to him to win the nomination. Right there on the ballot. And so on. And saw no is horace with rumors that the aging biden me will only serve a single term its a landmark pick that may 1 day propel her to become the 1st female president. Follows this story and joins in the studio stacy what is coming to her is bring to bidens election well her addition is historic it opens the doors for so many young black girls who have been told that they can be anything that they want but in the back of their minds that they know that there has been a limit as to what you can do as a black person the United States so representation is important so this is historic its out of so the combination of so much hard work that so many black women have done as part of the Democratic Party to elevate it whether it was through canvassing or by loyalty casting their vote but in this climate at this time black women are saying enough with us thank you its time to cash in these i. O. U. s you need to put one of us on this ticket because weve worked hard for you and we deserve it so in the name of the great civil rights people like any hammer and Cheryl Chisholm and Carol Moseley braun who was the other black senator from my state illinois were seeing some progress here and joe biden knows what it takes in order to be a v. P. A strong b. P. And as you saw in that piece harris is a fighter. Is her choice undisputed in the Democratic Party its not undisputed there are a lot of people that support it of course the status from democrats love it there are some people that are part of the more progressive wing of that are a little bit skeptical because of her record as an attorney general in california and as a District Attorney in california but her supporters are quick to point out that when she became a lawmaker when she made it to congress she became more progressive and was pushing for the removal of mandatory minimum sentencing reduced sentencings over all and to get rid of bail bonds so this would keep black Families Together so what about donald trump and his republicans. Saying about bidens choice but i mean if i were his v. P. I would want to go against her shes a fight shes a fighter and shes a tough debater and i think that his the the ministration doesnt really know what to do with her because hes trying to put himself as the law and order president but she was the top cop in california so hes going to have a tough road ahead and so far all hes been able to say is that shes a nasty woman thats what he says about all women who are strong and intelligent and who are not afraid to go in his face is quite predictable given thank you very much for that is another says youre welcome. It was foursomes now the top 8 football clubs in europe on list been competing for the highly coveted Champions League crown some of the sports biggest stars neymar messi live and dosti and more aiming to help their club become europes best however the coronavirus has impacted the economy and the mood in the portuguese capital for. Lisbons main square that should be full of football fans the coronavirus has turned the city into a ghost town lacking an atmosphere you wait for branding theres little evidence of european footballs best changing this when the when there is no one there is no terrorist action in the middle of august this is like never seen before for me safe completely safe i prefer to stay in the country we are known as one of the best i will say people to do to receive foreigners and its quite hard for us not to have it because is it a big part of the economy particularly i may say that the english bad in some point could make some unfairness to study oh delusion for the likes of buying munich cannot be leipzig new hygiene regulations clubs must answer the pitch separately they have water bottle restrictions and there are guidelines around teen buses perry says a man checked out the main venue for todays opener against atalanta. Was. Back in the center as portuguese tourism struggles could a strict back Champions League be a source of hope and opportunity to lift both says how good it is very good for our economy for our star yeah and football yes. Theres going to be any truth in that jurys relate to income. Because its just the teams no no no supporters so i think its just a question of visibility really guys dont be afraid this is security down for them here to. You wait for in fact opted to move its flagship event to portugal because of the countrys favorable coverage 90 numbers speak despite the precautions theyre planning to Athletico Madrid players have tested positive for the coronavirus before the tournament even started is a reminder that this unique Champions League remains a risk to all of those involved and to portugal and its people. And some news from outer space the us space is an agency nasa says has found water on a socalled dwarf planets nasa Scientists Say there are reservoirs of sort of water beneath the surface of surface the largest object in the Asteroid Belt between mars and jupiter they think its craggy surface could have been formed from water losing over the cracks and then freezing researches dont know whether the dwarf planet has ever supported living organisms. Youre watching the news heres a reminder of the top stories were following for you scotland has declared a Major Incident following the train accident near the city of the deep police say a passenger train derailed so outside of the town of stonehaven there are reports of serious injuries crash follows severe flooding in the region overnight. The delusion interior Ministry Says police and breasts used firearms against protesters demonstrating against the results of last weekends president ial vote one person was wounded some 6000 people have been detained across for the 1st 3 days off protests. Thats it for me and of the news team all of it update before you again run about 30 minutes so we know you can always stay up to date on the web sites w dot com do follow on twitter and instagram and keep w. Now for im going to also say its all. The case. Man and animal living together and unspoiled nature nelson only rain cofounded national are the only African WildlifeConservation Center run by the mass i community but since the coronavirus pandemic they have faced many more challenges than usual needs a part of them shipped in their conservation movements to find out whats odd lot full time as an eco you know for. Your. 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