Might have on the outcome. Theres credible evidence that Australian Special forces unlawfully killed at least 39 civilians, farmers and prisoners in afghanistan. Thats the conclusion of a long awaited investigation by the Australian Defence force into misconduct by its forces. The inquiry investigated 57 incidents and heard from hundreds of witnesses. It uncovered a shameful record of a warrior culture by some soldiers, according to the chief general, angus campbell. He apologised to the afghan people. To the people of afghanistan, on behalf of the Australian Defence force, i sincerely and unreservedly apologise for any wrongdoing by australian soldiers. Ive spoken directly with my afghan counterpart, general zia, to convey this message. General campbell also outlined a culture of toxic competitiveness within the special air service regiment. The report says that none of the alleged unlawful killings were described as being in the heat of battle. The findings allege the most serious br
After a recount. Also coming up australia faces up toa also coming up australia faces up to a shameful record of war crimes. A report fine soldiers in afghanistan unlawfully killed at least 39 civilians and prisoners. And an angry reaction from palestinians after mike pompeo becomes the first us secretary of state to visit a jewish settlement on land occupied by israel. We start in the us, where the number of people whove died from coronavirus has hit a quarter of a million. Cases are rising in all but one of the 50 states. Well take a look at the National Figures shortly. But first, the centers for Disease Control has strongly recommended people dont travel for the thanksgiving holiday next week, with fears household mixing will cause a new spike in cases. Heres dr dara kass, an emergency medical doctor at the Columbia University Medical Center in new york. We have seen a spike in cases after every american holiday since this pandemic started, from memorial day to labor day, and we ex
Were going to be behind by weeks Prince William has tentatively or months being able to put together welcomed an independent investigation by the bbc into how the whole initiative relating Martin Bashir secured to the biggest promise we have, an interview with his mother, Princess Diana in 1995. With two Drug Companies coming along and, the us secretary of state, mike pompeo, and finding 95 effectiveness, says hell make a visit efficiency in the vaccines, which is an enormous promise. To the Israeli Occupied Golan Heights, as both countries and how can we stop thanksgiving and christmas becoming super spreader events . Reaffirm their close ties. Just ask yourself, at this time, is it really worth having an accumulation of people that would be coming from different parts of the country, going through crowded airports, on aeroplanes, coming into your home . Hello and welcome if youre watching and to end on a sobering note, remember at the moment, in the uk or around the world these restr
Of a deadly new coronavirus. Its now killed in excess of 130 people in china. Hong kong has become the latest territory to announce stringent new measures to stop its spread. President trump has laid out his plans for peace in the middle east. It keeszerusalem as israels undivided capital and redraws the map of the west bank. The palestinians have rejected the proposals. And news of a powerful earthquake is getting a lot of attention on our website. It struck between the coasts ofjamaica and cuba. It was a magnitude of 7. 7 and was felt as far away as miami, where Office Workers evacuated buildings. Thats all. Stay with bbc world news. Now on bbc news, hardtalk. Hello and welcome to hardtalk, im shaun ley. So much smoke has been generated by australias bush fires, its created a plume the size of the continental United States. Nasa tracked it as it circumnavigated the globe. Drought and record temperatures have created and record temperatures have created a giant tinderbox, yet australi
To the monty python star terry jones, who has died at the age of 77. He had been suffering from dementia. Chinese authorities have stopped public transport and cancelled all flights and trains from the city of wuhan as they try to control a respiratory virus that has infected at least 500 people and killed 17. They have told wuhans population of around 11 million none of them should leave the city without good reason. Chinas Lunar New Year holiday usually sees hundreds of millions on the move. This from our medical correspondent fergus walsh. This is the epicentre of the outbreak. Hospitals in wuhan are overwhelmed. More than a dozen Health Workers have been infected, so medical staff have started wearing full protective suits. Now, in a dramatic attempt to slow the virus spreading, the citys entire public transport system is being shut down. Within hours, all flights will be grounded, all trains and bus stations closed. Residents are being urged to stay put. Wuhan has a population of