Newsday. Good morning. Its 8am in singapore, midnight in london and 2am in zimbabwe where Robert Mugabe, the worlds oldest head of state, is refusing to resign as president. Thats despite the military taking control of the countrys government on wednesday. Mr mugabe is under house arrest and has been discussing his future with regional negotiators and the head of the army. Our africa correspondent, andrew harding, is in zimbabwe and sent this report. Hes a frail 93 year old under house arrest. But tonight new photos of president Robert Mugabe do not show a broken man, farfrom it. The generals may have seized power in zimbabwe, but now they want mr mugabes blessing. Its a surreal time for a troubled country. On the streets of the capital, we found only a few hints of yesterdays military coup. And for the most part an anxious calm. So whats going on . In a sense, this is all about mrs mugabe. The army intervened here purely to stop her from succeeding her husband as president. A dramatic
1am in london and 3am in the morning in zimbabwe where Robert Mugabe, the worlds oldest head of state, is refusing to resign as president. Thats despite the military taking control of the countrys government on wednesday. Mr mugabe is under house arrest and has been discussing his future with regional negotiators and the head of the army. Our africa correspondent, andrew harding, is in zimbabwe, and sent this report. Hes a frail 93 year old under house arrest. But tonight new photos of president Robert Mugabe do not show a broken man, farfrom it. The generals may have seized power in zimbabwe, but now they want mr mugabes blessing. Its a surreal time for a troubled country. On the streets of the capital, we found only a few hints of yesterdays military coup. And for the most part an anxious calm. So whats going on . In a sense, this is all about mrs mugabe. The army intervened here purely to stop her from succeeding her husband as president. A dramatic move in a power struggle that has
Thats coming up in the business briefing. Hello there. A warm welcome to the programme, wherever in the world youre watching. Were briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. As scientists send a secret message to try and reach alien life elsewhere in the universe, what would you ask or say to any extraterrestrials out there . Tell us what you think. Just use the hashtag bbc the briefing. Negotiations are continuing over the future of Robert Mugabe, the president of zimbabwe whos under house arrest. Some reports say progress is being made towards a dealfor him to resign, but mr mugabe is said to be demanding guarantees and a dignified exit. A us official said washington is hoping for a new era for zimbabwe, after the military takeover. Our africa correspondent, andrew harding, is in zimbabwe and sent this report. Hes a frail 93 year old under house arrest. But new photos of president Robert Mugabe do not show a broke
As they lose the ashes series to australia with a six wicket t20 defeat in sydney. Good afternoon, welcome to the bbc news at one. The zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has been seen in public for the First Time Since the military takeover on wednesday. Hes been attending a University Graduation ceremony in the capital, harare. Earlier, the military said talks with mr mugabe were continuing and there had been significant progress in the operation targeting what it called the criminals surrounding him. Ben brown is in zimbabwe. He was supposed to be under house arrest. But today it look like business as usual for Robert Mugabe, awarding degrees to University Graduates in harare and even walking down a red carpet. So, after this weeks dramatic military takeover here, is he still president or not . Out in the streets, no one seems quite sure. Right across zimbabwe, millions of people are waiting and watching to see what happens next in this crisis, and whether the rule of Robert Mugabe, aft