Masquerade mass grave found nearby. Also coming up this hour we get the latest from south africa on the sentencing hearing of Oscar Pistorius. A euro qualifier between serbia and albania. It stopped short after clashes break out among both players. First, the u. S. President , barack obama has defended his strategy in the fight against the Islamic State group eared speaking at a meeting of 20 coalition members. He did not say there would be any change in the current policy of airstrikes. Coalition warplanes have pounded isis targets in and around the syrian border. You can see live pictures from the border now. That border town is the focus of that fighting. Some two dozen raids have hit in and around it in the last day alone. Kurdish troops battle Islamic State militants for control of the bonnie on the ground. Coalition the most intense attacks since the operation began. Far away from the fighting representatives from 22 nations of the coalition held fresh strategy talks on tuesday. Barack obama says he was deeply concerned by the situation in kobani. This is going to be a longterm campaign. There are not quick fix is involved. As with any military effort, there will be progress and setback. Our coalition is united behind this longterm effort. Despite the coalition steadfastness to have been more setbacks than progress as of late. I says are still on the attack and they claimed more than half of the town. Obama said he is also focused on fighting were isis militants are almost completely in control. Turkey has come under growing International Pressure to play a more active role. It is still not clear if it will allow u. S. Jets to mount attacks from its soil. For more now on turkeys role in the fight against the Islamic State group, here is douglas herbert. Despite the comments in the past 24 hours from john kerry saying there is no a grift between turkey and the u. S. , they are on the same page, they just have to talk critics look at turkeys position and say turkey is perfectly happy to continue sitting on the sidelines and watching the kurds and the Islamic State group duke it out in the battlefield. For turkey, the kurds are one of their public enemies. Their priority is not doing anything that will help the kurds. By helping the syrian kurds turkey is saying that they are helping the pkk. The u. S. Was stepping up come intensifying its airstrikes in and around kobani. It turkey was also launching airstrikes, but not in syria not around the area. There were doing so in southeast turkey against kurdish militants. U. S. Says, wrong target, turkey. A lot of stuff to work out here here to john kerry trying to strike a positive note. It is fair to say that turkey is still gawking at that more muscular role. Before it became a battleground for the Islamic State group and the coalition, it had a population of some 70,000. That has now dwindled down to the hundreds. The fighting has split up families with some finding shelter across the border in turkey. Plumes of smoke rise over the city as usled airstrikes have intensified. From this hill across the border in turkey, kurds anxiously watched the fighting unfold. He came to turkey for business, leaving behind his family. The war has separated him from his wife and children were now stranded. I cant get through. I fear they are already dead. Unable to get through, he tries again from the hill. He can see the district seized by jihadists. Anxious to hear from his family. Then, he receives a phone call. It his his daughter could it is his daughter. Things are all full here. We cant get out. The jihadists are here and there is a lot of shooting. Do you have anything to eat . Is there someone who can bring you food . Yes. Kurdish fighters are giving us supplies. After the calm, he decides to return to the health. From the window, he can see the city and he cannot look away. When i look at it from the hill, i can see my city and i can feel my family. It is unbearable not to be together. Unable to be any further from his family he sits here on the hill. There are several hundred civilians believed to be trapped in the city. With the turkish side of the border closed, syria is not an option. It is day three of the sentencing hearing of Oscar Pistorius. The doubleamputee track star was convicted of acting negligently in the shooting death of his girlfriend last year. He was acquitted of murder. James has been covering this case. Jane has been covering this case. You may be aware that we heard yesterday up some payments that Oscar Pistorius has made it to the parents. This is the first time we have been told that he had been making Monthly Payments to the grieving parents. This has been happening for 18 months. This was mentioned in court by the athletes probation officer yesterday. There was a mention of a lump sum that was offered to the family, but rejected. A confusing revelation. They have confirmed that they were not well off and he offered to make payments to them in secret. We are in a lunch adjournment and we will start hearing from prosecution witnesses. Talking about why Oscar Pistorius should spend time behind bars. What is the prosecution likely to argue . I think we will have we will listen to a member of the family. They have made it clear they do not wish to take the stand or be cross examined. They will possibly have written a statement that will be read to the court. Another close relative, possibly her cousin, may give evidence. Tomorrow, we may well hear from a man who was involved in a fight at a nightclub back in july. The prosecution will be wanting to show that Oscar Pistorius has a volatile temper and is unpredictable. We will hear the telebull impacts terrible impacts her death had on her family and friends. Talk us through what Oscar Pistorius is facing. He could face up to 15 years in jail for culpable homicide or he could get no time behind bars. We heard from the probation officer and we also heard from a prison social worker. Both of whom appear to be recommending to the judge that correctional supervision or house arrest is a suitable punishment for Oscar Pistorius. Not only because of it being a common punishment, but his disability and fragile Mental Health would mean he wouldnt manage well in the present system. Prison system. A Second Health worker has tested positive for ebola in texas. That is after a first nurse became the first person to contract the disease on u. S. Soil. The World Health Organization has released some new frightening numbers on the evil outbreak. Evil outbreak. Ebola outbreak. In a desperate race to stop the disease, ebola is certainly winning. It has claimed some 4400 lives. Next, to hong kong. Hong kong has been rocked by the worst violence prodemocracy protests kicked off over two weeks ago. Security officers knocked protesters to the ground dragging dozens of them away. A video emerged showing at least six Undercover Police officers kicking and beating an activist in handcuffs. The most violent clashes since the prodemocracy demonstrations began several weeks ago. Protesters tipped over dozens of police in riot gear used pepper spray and batons. He beat me with anything else on them. Recently, police have begun efforts to clear the road. A spokesman said over 40 people were arrested for illegal assembly. A local news channel film six Police Officer the men have since been reassigned. Many protesters have said the police have been too aggressive. Hes bright right on my face and pushed my bag when i couldnt see anything. Hong kong streets were called later on wednesday. Protesters hope occupying key parts of the city will force them to appease their calls for reforms. If we keep occupying the streets, this may give some pressure to them. They cannot control us. The protests drew thousands of people when they began three weeks ago. Since then, the numbers have dwindled with only the more ardent activists remaining. There has been a new twist in the mystery of the students missing in mexico. It has now been confirmed that none of their bodies were in the mass grave recently found nearby. They are treating the case as a kidnapping and say over 300 federal Police Officers are now actively searching for the students. This after hundreds of protesters set fire to government buildings earlier in the week over lack of auction lack of action from the authorities. In march through the capital after a day of explosive violence. Teachers, students and relatives of the missing finally received their first piece of good news. I can tell you in the first mass graves we found, we already have results. There are no matches to the dna. With a new mass grave discovered on tuesday, the investigation is far from over. An additional 14 have also been arrested. Have confessed to taking part, claiming they received the students and deliver them between the limits of the citys. Despite detaining up to 50 people for participating in the student disappearance, the masterminds of the attack remain at large. It is yet to be established why they were kidnapped in the first place. The mayor is wanted for questioning. They are believed to have been involved with a local drug cartel. With the suicide of the allegedly leader of this game, its another setback for the case. As the Investigation Continues the families of the 43 still hold on to the hope that their loved ones will be returned alive. Lets look at our headlines. Barack obama says there is no quick fix in the fight to stop the Islamic State group. The International Coalition is digging in for a drawn out campaign to win back key areas. Shocking pictures out of hong kong. Officers appear to beat up a protester there. Hong kong has seen some of the worst clashes since the rallies kicked off over two weeks ago. A new twist in the case of 43 missing mexican students. Their bodies are not in a mass grave recently found nearby. No real leads on just where they might be. Time now for the look at Business News with kate moody. A big day for the french government. Delivering its 2015 budget in brussels. It has not met the eu targets. It is being seen as a defined move here. Defiant move here. The biggest problem here is the budget deficit. The eu wants all its Member States to bring that budget deficit to it than 3 of gdp. While initially saying that it would do that this year, the france has said it will be possible until 2017. The European Commission decides to reject the budget and make an example of france, it could become the first eurozone country to be sanctioned for its budget deficit. Sovereignty in terms of the budget lies with the french parliament. That is the finance ministers position. I only know of one place where a budget can be rejected delayed amended. You will see that in action and see who truly exercises national sovereignty. Brussels under new powers acquired last year can oblige france to reconsider its 2015 budget. If Commission Recommendations are not applied, sanctions are possible. They would be a first. The country could be denied access to structural funds. And find the equivalent of two 4 billion euros. I have suggested that if we make additional investments with the European Investment bank they should be reserved to those countries ready to carry out reforms. That slap on the wrist could be one it may prefer the characteristic. The European Commission is set to make a decision on what course to take by the end of this month. How about the markets . It was not a bad day in asia. Finishing in the mostly positive territory. It different story here in europe where we are seeing red across the board. Major indices down. 5 . One of the big movers on those markets today has been the health care sector. Shire has plummeted 25 . This after the u. S. Pharmaceutical giant said it might back out of the 55 billion merger because the American Government has created new limitations on the tax benefits of incorporating overseas. That had been one of their main incentives. The new company would have been based on the british island of jersey. Talked us through the other business stories today starting with another recall from toyota. 1. 7 5 million vehicles are being recalled worldwide. The recall affects more than one dozen lexus models. The japanese carmaker said it was not aware of any crashes or injuries. Toyota has already issued a voluntary recalls for over 8 million vehicles this year. Thirdquarter results lifted by baby food sales in asia. Its sales were up 6. 9 . There he sales in europe are expected to stabilize by the end of this year. The maker of converse shoes has launched 31 lawsuits. Retailers including walmart and ralph lauren are accused of selling imitations of the famous chuck taylor shoe. Lets wrap up with a story i just find it so fascinating. We know about the companies in Silicon Valley giving great perks to their employees. Apple and facebook are taking it to a whole new level. They are offering to help their female employees paid to freeze their eggs. Theyre hoping this will attract more women to the Tech Industry by reducing the pressure on them to have kids before a particular age p. Its a very expensive process. Apple says it will pay up to 20,000 to help its full and parttime employees take advantage of that process. Interesting story. Time now for our press review. Lets start with these of violent clashes that rocked a hong kong the front page, a striking photo where you can see a policeman spring and activist in the face with pepper spray. The title says under the cover of night, right police seek to break the resistance of the hong kong protesters. Tensions have definitely gone up a notch over 40 people were arrested in the early hours of wednesday. The media in hong kong is focusing on one incident in particular. The allegations that one of those protesters was beat up by police. There is footage of that allegedly spent being broadcast all over the news. It appeared to show a group of Police Officers on camera beating up his handcuffed protester. The South China Morning Post talks about this incident and has photos taken of him after this incident. Whats interesting to see is how the media in Mainland China is focusing on this. They are reporting about these barricades being dismantled by police. This article talks about how these barricades are being taken down, but all this happened in an orderly and violent free operation. Papers are continuing to focus on the political comeback of it is not going as well as he would like. Hes going through a turbulent period. The main rival has taken the lead in a recent opinion poll amongst supporters of the opposition. He is remaining confident. He is on a roll and continuing his tour of campaign meetings. He is trying to shore up his support. They were not very impressed. They went to several of these meetings. Sarkozy starting to sound like a broken record. He keeps talking about the same story. His wife, his daughter emma julia his daughter julia. He uses the same words, the same expressions, the same jokes word for word. It all sounds like its on repeat. A well oiled act. He keeps saying france runs deep in my blood. I cant help it. He will use this as a dramatic moment c. A sports story with a political angle. There was a match between serbia and albania. The game was abandoned after 41 minutes because clashes broke out. An incredible story. It says a drone flying a political banner on the field started a fight between players and a fan right. Fan riot. Just before halftime, a drone flew over the soccer field with the albanian flag adorned with the map of kosovo and the word independence. Is a region it is home to many of the players from the albanian team. You can see some photos of the incident. Things got really ugly. Fans went onto the field and started punching some of the players. The albanian team had to run into their locker room to avoid objects being thrown at them. There are very violent photos. One of the craziest details these reports say the brother of the albanian Prime Minister was the one flying theg