Setting up a legal battle. Hello. Within the past couple of hours, canadas prime Ministerjustin Trudeau has apologised for wearing brownface make up to a Costume Party in 2001 after it was published by Time Magazine. The photo shows mr trudeau at a party which was themed arabian nights. He is wearing a turban and robes with his face, neck and hands completely darkened. According to Time Magazine, mr trudeau was a teacher at the private school. At a news conference, the Prime Minister was asked if he should resign. I take responsibility for my decision to do that. I shouldnt have done it. I should have known better. It was something that i didnt think was racist at the time, but now i recognise it was something racist to do. And i am deeply sorry. For more werejoined by our correspondent david willis. Is there serious talk of him resigning . Well, it was certainly a very highly contriteJustin Trudeau who faced reporters this evening, mike. He called on canadians to forgive him. He repea
Elizabeth seton spent much and the Trump Administration revokes of her time at this grotto, californias right to set its own, and every year, hundreds of pilgrimages are made here. Stricter, vehicle emission standards now that shes become a saint, its expected that this area setting up a legal battle. Will be inundated with tourists. The mayor and local businessman regard the anticipated boom as just another blessing of st elizabeth. This is bbc world news. The latest headlines canadas Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has apologised hello to you. After Time Magazine uncovered within the past few hours, a picture of him wearing brownface canadas Prime Ministerjustin makeup at at party 20 years ago. Trudeau has apologized for wearing brownface make up to a Costume Party in 2001 after it was published by Time Magazine. The photo shows mr trudeau at a party which was themed arabian nights. He is wearing a turban and robes the us secretary of state, mike pompeo, says the attack with his face
In business, the fed cuts rates but not enough for President Trump. He accuses Chairjerome Powell of having no guts, no sense, and no vision. Good to have you with us. It is now thursday. The week is whizzing by. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. Also in business briefing, we take a look at huaweis latest smartphone. Its launched today, but due to the us ban its unlikely to have google apps. So wed like to know are you still interested . Tell us what you think. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Canadas prime Ministerjustin Trudeau has apologized for wearing brownface make up to a private school gala in 2001. Back then he was working as a teacher at that school. The photo obtained by Time Magazine shows mr trudeau at a party which was themed arabian nights. He is wearing a turban and robes with his face, neck, and hands completely darkened. Our north america correspondent david willis reports. The photograph app
Rates for only the second time since the 2008 financial crisis. It warns of slowing global growth. Manchester city are up and running in the Champions League. They comfortably beat shakhtar donetsk in ukraine, whilst spurs are held to a draw by olympiakos. And more wardrobe dilemmas out there today. The chilly start to your thursday morning but with plenty of sunshine overhead it will feel pleasa ntly warm sunshine overhead it will feel pleasantly warm later. I will have the full forecast here on breakfast. It is thursday 19 september. Our top story the number of robberies in england and wales is increasing much faster than in other wealthy countries. A new report shows robberies with knives have risen by 45 between march 2014 and march 2018. The increase is being blamed on police cuts and the growth in smartphone use. Our Home Affairs Correspondent danny shaw reports. It isa it is a frightening crime. Every hour about ten people become victims of robbery, sometimes by thieves riding m
A warm welcome to the Programme Briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also in the programme, the latest Research Says an extra 100ml of sugary drinks a day about two cans a week would increase the risk of cancer by 18 . So wed like to know to what extent do you chose foods or drinks based on health . Get in touch just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Armed iranian boats are reported to have tried to intercept a British Oil Tanker near the strait of hormuz before being driven off by a british warship. Media reports quoting us officials said the iranian vessel asked the tanker to stop in iranian waters close by, but withdrew after a warning from a royal navy frigate. Its a strategically very important stretch of water between the persian gulf and the gulf of oman, bordered by iran and the united arab emirates. Peter bowes reports. This tanker, the British Heritage tanker was passing through the area. It was about to cross the strait of hormuz when there