welcome to world news america, in the uk, on pbs, and around the globe. vaccine nationalism is rearing its head around the world. today the president of the european commission said she will do whatever it takes to get more shots for eu nations including stopping factories inside europe from exporting doses that were meant for other countries. ursula von der leyen s comments come as many eu countries are teetering on the edge of a third wave of infections. our brussels correspondent nick beake has more. in prague, in paris, and once again in bergamo, northern italy, covid patients gasp for air. the nightmare prospect of a third wave in europe is now real. the continent is also facing a vaccination crisis. it is not getting the doses it ordered and today, a warning that the eu would do everything needed to get its fair share. all options are on the table. we are in the crisis of the century and i am not ruling out anything for now, because we have to make sure that europeans
those contracts to be delivered on. tanzania s president, john magufuli, has died at the age of 61. the vice president said he d succumbed to complications related to a heart condition. how to stop the state backed bloodshed in myanmar we ll be asking if the region can help end the violence. birdsong and the bird song that s almost become extinct. how the regent honey eater has almost forgotten how to sing its own song. hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. uncertainty over stocks of covid vaccines is causing growing tension between the uk and the european union. with around 25 million british citizens vaccinated, the nhs has warned that there ll be a significant reduction in vaccines available next month, urging providers not to take new appointments for april. meanwhile, the eu has warned that it might need to impose export limits on vaccines from european factories
To his board. Police are searching for at least two people over the Fatal Shooting of a Marketing Executive who was killed in his dorset home. The german chancellor Angela Merkel will meet Vladimir Putin in her first visit to russia for two years. Also this hour. Dueting with britains favourite songbird. As they return from migration, folk singers welcome them back in the First National nightingale festival. And why marathon runner Paula Radcliffe could lose her world record under new proposals by European Athletics. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn has said he is not posted offender the Home Secretary as she stated the wrong cost. This morning, diane abbott initially told Lbc The Policy would cost Three Hundred Thousand pounds, before correcting herself to about 80 million. Mr corbyn has said the policy will cost £300 million. Following developments from westminster is our assistant Political Editor, norman smith. Todayis today is meant to be
On that bottle, you know. And acid just comes on my face and im totally blind. Andreas christopheros was attacked with acid two and a half years ago. And, a Special Report on a new Project Offering hope to drought stricken parts of africa. Im inna modja. A musician and activist from mali. I campaign for human rights, here in my homeland. In a generation there has been a catastrophic change in the environment. Good evening. Korea and its surrounding region are in a state of high tension tonight. President trump this morning tweeted that us military options were locked and loaded. North korea maintains that it intends soon to fire four missiles in the direction of guam, with its american base. But were also hearing moderating voices. James mattis, the us defence secretary, has stressed that the us is dealing with the north korean threat by diplomatic means and that war would be catastrophic. And it emerged today that talks are actively taking place between President Trumps korea envoy an
Determined today as staff vote on changes to their pensions. If the deal gets the go ahead, it could secure the companys survival in the uk. In sport, it was a weekend full of shocks in the fa cup action. Two non league sides are into the fifth round. Sutton united beat leeds yesterday. The emotional impact of the city. One mans Exploration Of Urban Britain and how it affects the way we feel. And carol has the weather. Good morning. A cold and frosty start in scotland this morning, temperatures currently in the highlands 8 or 9 but here there will be some sunshine. For the rest of the uk, cloudy, damp, some hill fog around as well and weve got Rain Sweeping in from the south west. Ill have more details a little earlier this morning at 6 13am. Thanks for the reminder. See you then good morning. First, our main story. President trump has insisted that his temporary travel ban on people from seven Middle Eastern and african countries is not about religion but terrorism, and protecting ame