82nd floor when the plane hit it world trade center. Tonight one mans story to remember. The Obama Administration came out with new numbers on the Islamic State group today. A c. I. A. Released figures saying the i. S. Group has more fighters than thought. Theres between 20,000 and 31,000 fighters on the ground in iraq and syria. The f c. I. A. Said the spike in members expect heavy recruitment after a series of victories. Many arrived from other american countries. Thats one of the images the u. S. Wants support for a plan to fight the i. S. Group. Secretary of state john kerry was in saudi arabia, trying to build a coalition. 10 arab countries agreed to help. Theres a long way to go. Libby casey reports. The Obama Administration is making the case at home and abroad for the president s plan. On capitol hill, members of the house and senate were briefed behind closed doors. The president s chief of staff, Dennis Mcdonough has been making personal rounds on capitol hill. The white hous
This is bbc news. Welcome if youre watching here in the uk, on pbs in america or around the globe. Im james reynolds. Our top stories more cases of coronavirus outside china the World Health Organization warns of a closing window of opportunity to stop it spreading. Us intelligence agencies say russia is attempting to interfere in this years president ial election. A seven day reduction in hostilities begins in afghanistan, paving the way for further talks between the us and the taliban. And has romes founder been found . Some italian archaelogists think this could be his grave. The World Health Organisation says we could be heading towards a Tipping Point in the coronavirus outbreak. Its warned countries to act quickly as more cases are found in people who cannot be linked to any travel to china. The latest developments have seen the first cases reported in israel and lebanon, and the first death in europe, as cases in italy rose. There was also a warning from iran that the virus coul
The World Health Organization says we could be heading towards a Tipping Point in the coronavirus outbreak. Its warned countries to act quickly as new clusters of cases are confirmed outside china. The organisations head says the worlds opportunity to contain it is narrowing. Although the window of opportunity is narrowing to contain the outbreak, we still have a chance to contain it. But while doing that, we have to prepare at the same time for any eventualities because this outbreak could go any direction. It could even be messy. Its in our hands now. If we do well within the narrow window of opportunity, we can reverse or avert any serious crisis. In south korea, there are a hundred new cases of the virus and the countrys second death has been confirmed. Meanwhile, british passengers whove been quarantined onboard the diamond princess cruise ship off japan for over two weeks have finally been allowed to disembark. Around 35 britons whove tested negative for the virus are now flying
Some of englands top Rugby Union Clubs back a new scheme being rolled out to help young boys spot the signs of Mental Health problems. Harry and meghan will stop using their sussexroyal brand from spring following their decision to step back from royal duties. A surprise visitor drops in on a community in a town near los angeles causing quite a stir. And coming up at half past two, its bbc wales investigates where a family breaks their silence after their son died not on the battlefield but after mistakes during a military training exercise. Good afternoon. A flight carrying 32 britons and europeans who have been ona britons and europeans who have been on a cruise ship which became one of the hotspots in the outbreak of coronavirus has touched down in wiltshire. The passengers, who have spent 2 weeks in quarantine on the diamond princess injapan, are now on their way to a hospital in the wirral, where theyll spend another fortnight in isolation. Fiona trott reports. Finally, back in br
Spot the signs of Mental Health problems. The cast of friends is to reunite for a one off special episode more than 15 years since the show ended. A surprise visitor drops in on a community in a town near los angeles causing quite a stir. And coming up at half past four, a look back at some of the highlights from this weeks Victoria Derbyshire programme in her week in review. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. A flight carrying 32 britons and europeans whove been on a cruise ship which became one of the hot spots in the coronavirus outbreak has touched down in wiltshire. The passengers, who have spent two weeks in quarantine on the diamond princess injapan, are now on their way to a hospital in the wirral where theyll spend another fortnight in isolation. Our correspondent fiona trott sent this report from Arrowe Park Hospital. Finally, back in britain. They have waited a long time for this, and their patience has been tested. After more than two weeks of quarantine on board the d