And, at the ceremony, a historic handshake between a south korean president and the sister of north korean leader, kim mac. Kim jong un. A scientific breakthrough that could help preserve the fertility of young Cancer Patients human eggs have been successfully grown in the laboratory for the first time. Its been on display at the Natural History museum since 1905 but now dippy the diplodocus is starting a three year tour of the uk. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The daughter of a man, murdered by the Islamic State group in syria, has welcomed the capture of two british men who are thought to have been part of its notorious execution cell. Bethany haines, whose father david was killed in 2014 , told the bbc she hoped Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh would be locked up for good, and said she was relieved they couldnt hurt anyone else. The two men, from london, are accused of being part of a unit which executed 27 western hostages and tortured many more, as andy moore report
Speed skater Elise Christie sets an olympic record in her opening heat in the 500m event. And a warning about a new scam involving the apple itunes service. Tax Authorities Say elderly and Vulnerable People are becoming victims. And carillion bosses are lost for words, as mps ask why they should be believed. Thats in the week in parliament, in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. 0xfam has rejected claims that it covered up an investigation which found some of those sent to help in haiti in the aftermath of an earthquake there exploited local people for sex. 0xfams chief executive said it did inform the Charity Commission, but admitted more could have been done to spell out the details of what happened. Downing street says the government is reviewing its relationship with the charity in light of what it called the truly shocking reports. Angus crawford reports. It was an earthquake that devastated haiti, killing more than 200,000 people, affecting mil
Welcome to bbc news. The government says oxfam has serious questions to answer over claims the charity covered up the use of prostitutes by some of its staff in haiti, and has condemned what it describes as the appalling abuse of Vulnerable People. Oxfam insists it publicised the action it took against the aid workers involved, some of whom were fired. However, the Times Newspaper is reporting that several went on to work for other charities, who were unaware of their past behaviour. Oxfam denies it provided positive references for any staff who were dismissed. Jessica parker reports. An advert from the charity giant, oxfam. It got nearly £32 million from the Uk Department for International Development in the last financial year, but amid the Sexual Exploitation scandal, the government said last night. The allegations surround the the behaviour of aid workers here in haiti following the devastating earthquake in 2010. A Times Newspaper found inappropriate behaviour, including the use
In the past hour, President Trump has blocked the release of a classified memo that rebutted claims that there was anti trump bias in the fbis russia investigation. The white house said the memo, written by democratic congressmen, couldnt be released because it contained classified material. Lets go now to our north america correspondent peter bowes for more. I had some very Smart Questions to ask about with redacted information and why this was going to appear as double standards but apparently the democrats are now saying Something Else . They are saying they will consider some reductions and actually it isnt a huge surprise. I think we have been half expecting that this would happen, certainly over the last few days, the signs we re over the last few days, the signs were that the white house would probably come back and say that out of security considerations, it was not able to release the document which, as you have already said, is essentially a reduction, is essentially a reduct
And where the athletes eat, sleep and train well get a guided tour behind the scenes. And nick has the weather. Good morning, it is the weekend so there is another weather system coming into the uk. Rain at some stage for all of us. The chance of snow, especially later. And after being less cold today, tomorrow is much colder again. I have yourfull forecast coming up. Good morning. First, our main story. The department for International Development is reviewing its work with oxfam following claims the charity covered up the use of prostitutes by some of its staff. Oxfam has insisted it publicised the action it took against the workers, some of whom were fired. However, the times is reporting several went on to work for other charities who were unaware of their past behaviour. Jessica parker reports. An advert to the charity giant oxfam, it got nearly £32 million from the Uk Department for International Development in the last financial year. To be the Sexual Exploitation scandal, the