Has said it could take further military action against the Syrian Government. It comes after washington fired missiles at an air base from which it believes president assads forces launch a Chemical Weapons attack. Addressing an Emergency Meeting of the un security council, the us ambassador, nikki haley, saidthe use of Chemical Weapons was a Vital National security interest. Our military destroyed the airfield from which the air strike took place. We were fully justified in the air strike took place. We were fullyjustified in doing so. The moral stain of the assad regime could no longer go unanswered. His crimes against humanity could no longer be met with empty words. It was time to say enough. But not only sad, it was time to act. Bashar al assad must never use Chemical Weapons again. Ever. Nikki haley, there. The Syrian Government denounced the attack as reckless and irresponsible. At less than 2a hours after the strike a syrian warplanes we re after the strike a syrian warplanes were reportedly once again taking off from the air base. Jon sopel reports. It was after dark on the East Coast Of America and before the sun had risen in the middle east, when the Commander In Chief gave the order to strike. From two us warships in the eastern mediterranean, a volley of Cruise Missiles was fired, targeting a single Military Airbase outside homs that had been used, say the americans, by the Syrian Air Force to launch the deadly Chemical Weapons attack on idlib earlier in the week. It was in this Vital National security interest of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly Chemical Weapons. There could be no dispute that syria used banned Chemical Weapons, violated its obligations under the Chemical Weapons convention, and ignored the urging of the un security council. The grotesque after effects of the attack the us believe the Nerve Agent Sarin was used horrified the world, and, more importantly, horrified this president. A line had been crossed, and unlike his predecessor, he was going to act. Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women and children. It was a slow and brutal death for so many. Even beautiful babies were cruelly murdered in this very barbaric attack. No child of god should ever suffer such horror. What is truly astonishing, dizzying even, is the speed with which this administration has changed its policy towards syria and decided to act. At the beginning of the week, President Trump saw Bashar Al Assad as a useful ally in the fight against so called Islamic State. There was no talk of regime change. But the Chemical Weapons attack changed everything, and within two days, targets had been identified and struck. Heres what we know about the attack. 59 tomahawk Cruise Missiles were launched from the two destroyers in the eastern med. The Shayrat Airbase is some 20 from homs, deep in Syrian Government held territory. Targets included aircraft, their shelters, fuel depots, air defences and radar sites. But because Russian Forces are also deployed at the base, russia was informed of the attack in advance. The aftermath shows damage and debris at the base, but hardly devastation. The pentagon says it didnt particularly target the runways, as they can be quickly repaired. The aim was to destroy the infrastructure that allows the base to function, and the attack has brought the president strong support. Mr president was authorised to conduct the strike. Hes not asking for a declaration of war. Hes not committing Ground Troops over an extended period of time. He was dealing with exigent circumstances. And as the Commander In Chief not only does he have the right, he has an obligation to act. Hillary clinton has also backed the president s action, but with this qualification. We cannot in one breath speak of protecting syrian babies and in the next close americas doors to them. The president and his team at the makeshift Situation Room at mar a lago, as they await news of the strike. Donald trump, who didnt want to get embroiled in foreign conflicts, hasjust ordered us forces into action. And as he ended his address to the nation last night, he no longer sounded like the America First isolationist. Good night and God Bless America and the entire world. Thank you. The president , not yet 100 days in, has travelled a long way in a short time. Jon sopel, bbc news, palm beach, florida. The former Deputy Assistant secretary of defence the middle east policy, has joined us secretary of defence the middle east policy, hasjoined us from our washingtons cheerio. Studio. They give you time. First of all, we are hearing that the us airbase that the us struck is now back in use, we believe. Was there any point to this strike, in your mind . I think there was. It had to be made clear to Bashar Al Assad that the use of Chemical Weapons was going to result ina Chemical Weapons was going to result in a response from notjust the United States but the world. It is reprehensible that he would use two civilians, noncombata nts, and reprehensible that he would use two civilians, noncombatants, and that there should go unpunished. What i am hearing now, a lot of questions being asked is what next . What should happen now . If you were with the Drug Administration in the white house, what would you be advising . Trump administration. House, what would you be advising . Trump administration. My personal opinion would be that we impose a no fly zone on the Syrian Air Force. If they will use Chemical Weapons, it should not be allowed to fly. We have heard that before in terms of the no fly zone, and that was planned number of years ago, but now that russia is in there, how is it possible to do without engaging russia . Well, that isnt in it we need to talk to the russians about. Clearly, the risk of miscalculation on both sides, both Coalition Forces and russia, is enormous. But they need to understand that they are complicit in this as well. And the russians truly want to be a factor in resolving the syrian situation, then they need to make some accommodations, too. There is the reason for the Syrian Air Force to fly, reason for the Syrian Air Force to fly, and in many cases, there is no reason for the Russian Air Force to fight, either. But everything we have heard from the russians is that they are not willing to accept what you describe. So the us go in, they are engaging russia, they are going infor are engaging russia, they are going in for all out war . Surely that is the issue . I dont think so. I think the issue . I dont think so. I think the russians would like to make about. But it is clear that there are procedures that one can put into place, that militaries can put into place, that militaries can put into place, were you are attacking one aircraft, and not attacking the other aircraft. The identification of friends and foe systems that we have, we can make it clear to rush out that the coalition will not allow the Syrian Air Force to fly. If the russians want to get involved in that, they do that at their own peril. Certainly what you are describing is accommodated outcome, but already a complicated war. My understanding is that you have just come back from turkey. The original reaction is key, here. What have you been hearing about what turkey thinks of this and what they want to do next . I actually came through turkey from baghdad and i can tell you that what i have heard is that they are very appreciative of the fa ct they are very appreciative of the fact that unlike the previous president , when this present says he will do something, and will not permit something, he follows through with it. That sort of strength and resolve is appreciated in this region. And they can fully understand and endorse the action is that the United States took the other night. Just finally, some of the Politics Around this and Donald Trumps consistency about what he said about syria is what a lot of people are concerned about. Actions. People have said if the us is prepared to go to war in syria, can they trust donald trump to be at the helm . Birstall, there is no indication that we are going to go to war inside syria, but at this point the president s reactions have been measured. First of all. He been measured. First of all. He been listening to his advisers. You have strong advises that are speaking to, such as mcmaster and mattis. I think he has shown a measured response to a situation that matter the reaction. And at this point, had to applaud him for the actions of he is taken. Thank you forjoining us. As we heard earlier, russia was quick to respond to the us air strikes, saying that they violated international law. Moscow said president Donald Trumps actions encouraged terrorists in the region, including the Islamic State group in syria. Steve rosenberg has this assessment of russias response. Until recently, the Russian Media had been singing Donald Trumps praises. But no longer. Today, state tv accused him of an unprovoked show of force with the Missile Strike that hed ordered on a Syrian Air Base. Less than half of the missiles fired, moscow claimed, hit their target. Still, russia condemned the attack as a gross, groundless violation of the international rulebook. Its definitely an aggressive act against international law, against a sovereign country, and without any true evidence of the assad regime being guilty of using Chemical Weapons. Its Russian Military power thats been keeping president assad in power. Russias air force and navy helping syrias leader turn the tide of the countrys civil war, and boosting moscows role in the middle east. Today, the kremlin Accused Washington of using a pretext for Missile Strikes. Those American Tomahawks may have been targeting the syrian military, but byjudging what the kremlin has been saying, it Us Russia Relations that will now really a battering, as a result of the Missile Strike. The russians had been hoping that with donald trump in the white house, relations with america would improve. Those American Tomahawks may have been targeting the syrian military, but byjudging what the kremlin has been saying, it Us Russia Relations that will now really a battering, as a result of the Missile Strike. The russians had been hoping that with donald trump in the white house, relations with america would improve. But so far, there has been no sign of that. Later, the two countries clashed at the un security council. It could be that russia is knowingly allowing Chemical Weapons to remain in syria. It could be that russia has been incompetent in its efforts to remove the Chemical Weapons. Or it could be that the assad regime is playing the russians for fools. I would ask russia not to insult my country, said Russias Deputy ambassador. Today, moscow suspended deal designed to prevent incidents between us and russian warplanes over syria. Which means that we have two big military powers in the area, operating without any any contacts, and any co ordination, which is very dangerous. Russia is hoping that this us strike was a i off. But tonight, it is strengthening and offences across syria, just in case. Air defences. We go to sweden, now, and a lorry has ploughed into a crowd, killing four and has ploughed into a crowd, Killing Fourand Injuring 15 has ploughed into a crowd, killing four and injuring 15 in stockholm. The swedish premise is that everything suggested it was an act of terrorism. It happened on a busy street, before the truck eventually crashed into a Department Store. Police have arrested a man that they save matches the description of someone on cctv footage released soon after the attack. People running in terror, as a truck races towards shoppers in a centre of stockholm. And this is where it ended up, in flames after crashing into a Department Store. Translation i saw exactly where the lorry went in, just there. There wasnt much of a reaction, then the police arrived. The police just said you have to run. You could actually see bodies lying on the street, and i could see police covering the bodies with an orange blanket. And there were lots of police around, lots of people just standing around, filming and taking photos. The truck belongs to a brewery company, who said a man hijacked it earlier as it was dropping off beer. The bluntest of weapons, used to deliver a sudden and deadly blow that has hit sweden hard. There was a lady laying with a severed foot and blood everywhere, there were bodies on the ground everywhere. And a sense of panic. People standing by their loved ones, but also people running away. So many questions. First, who was involved, and why . Police quickly released images of a man they wanted to question, and within hours theyd made an arrest. Translation earlier, we released a picture of a person of particular interest to the investigation. A short while ago, we spoke to a person that matches that description. And swedens Prime Minister said they would not give in to terror. Thoughts, concerns, and condolences have reached many of us from all around the world. And we are grateful for the many warm expressions of sharing our grief. We are determined never to let the values that we treasure democracy, human rights, and freedom to be undermined by hatred. After hours at the lockdown, at least some normality is returning to the city. The metro has reopened, and people are returning. There is an uneasy feel, here, tonight. This has really shaken people in the city. The police are visible in number, and there are already extra checks at swedens borders. Already, some say this is a wake up call for the security services. Sweden has a proud history as an open society that embraces all, but it is now the latest corner of europe forced to confront death so sudden, so shocking. Danjohnson, bbc news, stockholm. There is much more come, including, believed to be responsible for 800 deaths with the 19 60s, Basque Separatist Group eta gives up its weapons. 55 years of hatred and rage, as theyjump up on the statue. This funeral became a massive demonstration of black power, the power to influence. Today is about the promise of a bright future, a day when we hope a line can be drawn under the bloody past. I think that picassos works were beautiful, they were intelligent, and its a sad loss to everybody who loves art. This is bbc world news. The latest headlines. The United States has warned that it could take further action against syria over its use of Chemical Weapons, hours after Firing Missiles at an airbase. Police in sweden have arrested a man after a hijacked lorry was driven into pedestrians in stock, killing four people. Stockholm. The Basque Separatist Group eta has announced it has got rid of all its weapons. As of tomorrow they will hand over details of any remaining arms to french authorities. Eta, believed responsible for over 800 deaths since the 1960s, declared a unilateral ceasefire in 2011. Our Correspondent Reports from san sebastien. To hurt of the basque region, once the hurt of etas brutal insurgency. Hard to imagine it now in towns like san sebastien. For many basque, impossible to forget, especially for officials who were targets of assassination. Translation the world of violence was like the tide. It came up the beach little by little, until it took over your whole life, and the lives of eve ryo ne whole life, and the lives of everyone around you, and the lives of yourfamily. Everyone around you, and the lives of your family. The Basque Separatist Movement emerged under spains long franco dictatorship. Eta became a byword for car bombs, extortion, shootings, for decades. This man, a local police chief, one of many victims. His wife rose remembers every detail of the day eta shot him. Rosa. My son told me, mama, be strong, she says. Doctors tried for five days to save him, but now she wants her country to move on. Any steps towards peace are good, she says. But she accuses eta of making too much of their declaration. Eta calls it disarmament day. Their statement obtained by the bbc says all its weapons will be handed over to Civil Society representatives. This prominent basque politician played a Key Role Persuading eta to give up its guns. He once headed etas political wing. Translation its guns. He once headed etas politicalwing. Translation the ceasefire was a few years ago, so disarming was the obvious next step. A look at what is happening in the world as well. The strategies of the 20th century are over. When you look back, do you regret those decades of violence . Translation it is a difficult question. I believe the Armed Conflict should have ended earlier. Our society wanted us to ta ke earlier. Our society wanted us to take this step earlier. We should have listened. In some ways, etas move is largely symbolic. It doesnt have any weapons left, and there havent been any attacks here in the basque region of spain for many yea rs. Basque region of spain for many years. But this is a historic turning point. It draws a line under what had been decades of violence. It brings an end to the last insurgency in the heart of europe. But for many basques, there is still theissue but for many basques, there is still the issue of eta prisoners. In villages across this region, they are regarded as heroes. Hundreds languished in spanish and french jails, farfrom their languished in spanish and french jails, far from their families, languished in spanish and french jails, farfrom theirfamilies, but eta wont get anything in return for disarming. The Spanish Government wont negotiate with people that calls terrorists. An old conflict goes on, fought now with words, not with weapons. Senators in the United States have confirmed Donald Trumps nominee as a Supreme Court judge, confirmed Donald Trumps nominee as a Supreme Courtjudge, following a year long political battle over the post. He was confirmed by a simple majority after the republican majority after the republican majority in the senate voted on thursday to abolish a long standing rule that nominees should receive at least 60 votes. On this vote, the ayes are 5a, the nays are a5. The nomination of neil gorsuch of colorado to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is confirmed. South africas ruling anc has come together in defence of jacob south africas ruling anc has come together in defence ofjacob zuma, calling process against him a push for regime change. It comes as Tens Of Thousands of people across the country took to the streets, demanding he stepped down. Karen allen has more. Tens of thousands of people turned out to occupy the streets of south africas main cities, here with one clear message. Upping the pressure Forjacob Zuma to step down. Clear message. Upping the pressure Forjacob Zuma to step downm clear message. Upping the pressure Forjacob Zuma to step down. It is going like now, everything is like a circus in south africa. But it wasnt all hostile voices today. Outside anc headquarters in johannesburg, loyalists dressed in Military Fatigues Sprang to defend an embattled mrjacob zuma. All this after top anc figures broke ranks, publicly slamming his controversial Cabinet Reshuffle last week, which has sent investors into a panic. But the president is going nowhere. It looks like business as usual, but after a stern warning, his critics in the anc have had to backtrack with raking party ranks. The Secretary General was forced to apologise for airing the partys dirty laundry in public. The public distance was a mistake that should not be committed again. After a dramatic week, protesters here are trying to keep up the momentum. A vote of no confidence is still on the cards, president jacob vote of no confidence is still on the cards, president jacob zuma has rained his critics and, seizing back control. Some mps have resigned, but just how much damage have these Extraordinary Events inflicted on the anc . Come to any twp and you mightfind a the anc . Come to any twp and you might find a clue. In spite of everything, loyalty to the anc runs as deep as the rescues, rescues which the authorities failed to collect here refuse. It may not live up to the image of south africa many had dreamt of, but it is a sense of hope among south africans which keep them in power. The endless hopes which are not yet fulfilled, it is still going to take more yea rs fulfilled, it is still going to take more years for them to be fulfilled. South africa is a new democracy, where old problems still need to be fixed. The Leadership Challenge may have thrown a spanner in the works, exposing anc divisions, propped up bya exposing anc divisions, propped up by a remarkable history, Party Loyalty still runs deep. Much more coming up on bbc world news. Hello there, good morning. As april weekends ago, i think we are in for a bit ofa weekends ago, i think we are in for a bit of a treat this weekend, because there is some strong sunshine to be had for large swathes of the uk on both days, and we are going to see those temperatures creeping up day by day. 23, 2a degrees by sunday afternoon for some of us. However, across england and wales through the day to day we do have some quite high levels of pollen. It is birch pollen at this time of year. Now, to end the week we saw a good deal of sunshine for much of the uk. Always a bit more cloud on the north and west of the uk, but the odd spot of rain, but with the clear skies for most it is turning quite chilly once again. Overnight, major towns and cities into single figures but it is in more rural spots where we are getting down to the bottom end of single figures, two or three degrees for some, so quite chilly stuffer saturday with a few patches of mist and fog. Mist and fog will not last too long, and all the Chilly Filter things. Once the sun comes up those temperatures will be quite rising quite quickly that it looks like it could be sunny for the far west, we could be sunny for the far west, we could see a few spots of cloud and some rain. 1a or 15 for glasgow and belfast, but into the low 20s in the london area. In between, in aintree, round about 17 or 18 degrees. The sky, light winds, very pleasant indeed. Should be a fantastic day out. But if you opted the Premier League matches, no problem with the weather. At 16 or 17 degrees for top and man city, a little bit of pressure in bournemouth but still a lot of sunshine. On the other side of the atlantic, the winds are easing down the golfers in augusta, and temperatures on the rise for the second half of the weekend. It looks pretty good here. Temperatures are on the rise of the second part of our weekend as well. Wall coming up from spain and france will raise those temperatures, especially across more central and eastern parts of england. It will be a fresh start to the dales sunday. A few patches of mist and fog, but a decent day for most places. Lots of sunshine. More cloud than the north and west bringing more rain in the western scotland, maybe in the western scotland, maybe in the western scotland, maybe in the western scotland, made into northern ireland, Thickening Cloud on the western side of england and wales, but headed man, that is where we are going to see the sunshine and the highest temperatures. Late sunday on the monday, the Weather Fronts at the monday, the Weather Fronts at the head south. Not much rain on it but it will be introducing the school, fresh air. So by monday it is going to be a rather different day. We just have a quick is going to be a rather different day. Wejust have a quick reminder of those temperatures on sunday, because they will be doing quite well. But by monday a sharp drop in those temperatures. They will be coming back down by a good eight or nine degrees. So a fresh appeal to things on monday. At a different sort of looked at things as well. There will be a lot more cloud in the sky, there will be a few showers around, and of course, it will feel around, and of course, it will feel a bit cooler. From bbc news. Iam reged ahmad. The states is that it could take further action against the Syrian Government afterfiring further action against the Syrian Government after Firing Missiles against a Syrian Air Base from which america says a Missile Attack was launched. Meanwhile, syria has corporate, restraint syria has called for restraint. In a suspected terror attack, a truck has ploughed into a Department Store in the swedish capital. Four people were killed and 15 others injured, some seriously. A man has been arrested. And the United States the senate has confirmed neil gorsuch. He was confirmed neil gorsuch. 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