At 95 years young hilda jaffe is setting an example and scientists think drugs could soon help the rest of us. Also on the programme. Allegations about hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. We hear from a former colleague who tells us about her experience. 500 year old leftovers what these turkey bones tell us about tra ns atla ntic trade in the 1500s. Get in touch with us using the hashtag beyond 100 days. Hello and welcome im katty kay in washington and Christian Fraser is in london. Donald trump has ordered his top officials to refine a military plan to deal with north korea. In an interview with the bbc the Us National Security adviser hr mcmaster says the United States has to be prepared, if necessary, to compel north korea to end its Nuclear Weapons programme, with or without their cooperation. Last week the secretary of state Rex Tillerson hinted the us was ready to talk to north korea without preconditions. But the comments from the National Security advisor seem to contradict t
Scientists predict that before long new drugs will help delay the way our bodies age. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news, could Manchester City continue their unbeaten domestic run and reach the semi finals of the league cup with victory over leicester . Good evening. Police in derbyshire and South Yorkshire say theyve taken action to prevent an alleged islamist terror plot that could have been carried out during the christmas holiday. Early this morning four men were arrested on suspicion of terror offences and bomb disposal teams were sent to the scene of one raid in chesterfield. They were working with large numbers of police as our correspondent reports. A street in central sheffield tonight, the second placed the Army Bomb Disposal unit searched as part of this terrorism investigation. Early this morning two men were arrested here in bedsits adjoining a Muslim Community centre. Tonight the Muslim Association of britain said those detained had no connection to the centre. The o
Bring together the best of the international journalism, bring together the best of the internationaljournalism, and bring together the best of the international journalism, and the biggest global stories. Two big interviews to bring you. The first is with a former colleague of Harvey Weinstein. She sat down with Emily Maitlis and gave details of what it was like to work with the former hollywood producer. The second is with President Trumpss National Security advisor, hr mcmaster. About north korea, alleged russian interference and the election. Lets begin with Harvey Weinstein, because a former colleague of his has told the bbc she was warned about about his behaviour and tried to warn other women he could behave in an inappropriate manner. It seems so recent, given how much has happened, but it was only back in october that the New York Times detailed many allegations of Sexual Harassment against Harvey Weinstein. And the allegations have kept coming. Among his accusers are the actr
Nonstop flights are available from most major airports. More information for your vacation planning is available at aruba. Com. And now, bbc world news. Laura this is bbc world news america. Reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. Donald Trumps National security adviser speaks to the bbc about the state of the world. From tensions with north korea to russias meddling in the u. S. Election. Lt gen mcmaster i believe that russia is engaged in a Sophisticated Campaign of subversion to affect our confidence in Democratic Institutions. Laura cheers in the house of representatives as republicans passed the most sweeping tax reform bill in decades. It is one step closer to the president s desk. And meet super ager hilda. 95 years old, she is still going strong. Scientists hope new drugs will help the rest of us beat the clock. Laura welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and around the globe. Russia is using propaganda and disinformation to undermine confidence in Dem
Donald trump the first big legislative win of his presidency. It sets out the biggest changes to the tax system in three decades. Republicans say it will boost growth and revive the economy, democrats argue it benefits americas richest and will inflate the deficit. The president s celebrations may be put off for another day though, because a technicality with the wording of the bill means the lower house of Congress Must vote again tomorrow. Our correspondent david willis is in washington for us. How you see the bill depends on your politics. Descriptions from republicans and democrats could come from different universe is . You are absolutely right. They voted in favour in the house of representatives but because of a procedural glitch, they will have to vote or over again in the morning. We are still waiting on a senate vote but it is unlikely this will change the outcome and every indication that President Trump will sign this controversial measure into law in the next few days and