Sits down with the bbc to talk about his latest work in Washington A Sprawling tribute to those who fight for freedom. I am katty kay in washington Christian Fraser is in london. The pentagon says the intelligence is compelling it has identified planes and also the hangar in which it says the Syrian Government may be preparing another Chemical Attack. The white house said to President Assad he will pay a heavy price if the weapons are used. In april, a Sarin Gas Attack on the rebel held town of Khan Sheikhun killed at least 87 people, many of them were children. The attack was launched from this same base. Today the syrian president Bashar Al Assad denied any new preparations were under way. And perhaps in defiance of that us threat, he paid a visit to a russian airbase in the west of the country even climbing into the cockpit of this sukhoi fighter jet. Not the image of a man cowed by american threats. A short while ago the Us Ambassador to the un, nikki haley issued this statement ab
Given a bigger say on any final deal with europe. In france, while fillon flounders, marine is on the march. Can the Front National achieve the unthinkable and take the Elysee Palace . I am katty kay in washington. Christian fraser is in london. The Us Intelligence agencies are facing fresh embarrassment after wikileaks published what it claims is its biggest ever file of confidential documents from the cia. It apparently reveals some of the tools the agency uses to break into smart phones, Communication Apps and electronic devices. The documents, which have not yet been independently verified, would seem to focus on the techniques for hacking, including information on how the cia collaborated with British Intelligence in finding ways to compromise smart televisions. Bbc newsnights diplomatic editor is mark urban. This leak is dubbed the old Severn Bridge is a mysterious name but raises questions about the inability of the spy agencies to protect documents in the digital age. Yes, its
I think people want us to defeat this virus and they want to see us doing it together. A warning from a leading Cancer Charity that almost a million women have missed vital breast screening appointments because of the pandemic. Full steam ahead the zero emissions train powered by Hydrogen Coming down the track. A lifeline for the National League clubs are told they will receive emergency grants to enable them to start the new season on saturday. Good afternoon. Boris johnsons government has been strongly criticised by the house of Commons Speaker for what he called its totally unsatisfactory treatment of parliament in bringing in new covid restrictions. Sir Lindsay Hoyle said giving mps little or no notice about them was a total disregard for the house. Later this afternoon, the Prime Minister will host the latest news briefing alongside his chief scientific and medical advisers. Our Political Correspondent helen catt reports. As of today, nearly 2 Million People in towns like newcastl
Bad tempered, rude, and full of interruptions donald trump and joe biden face each other in the first us president ial debate. The two men traded insults in a debate characterised by personal attacks and bitter exchanges. The radical left. Will you shut up, man . Listen, who is. . 0h, give me a break. You know what . Theres nothing smart about you. Well, its hard to get any word in with this clown. Excuse me, this. Hey, let me just say. This is absolutely not true. Wait, stop. Youre doing it. Well have the latest reaction live from cleveland, and seeing what the american breakfast shows made of it. The other headlines the Prime Minister will lead a News Conference later about the coronavirus, amid continued confusion over local lockdowns. Mr speaker, if the Prime Minister doesnt understand the rules and his own Council Leaders are complaining about mixed messages, how does
the Prime Minister expect the rest of the country to understand and follow the rules . I think people do understan
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