World news, it is a newsday. Glad you could join us. In washington, dc, just over an hour ago, the white house announced President Donald Trump has fired james comey. He was leaving the Agency Charged with investigating the white houses links with russia. Jeff sessions and his deputy made the decision. President trump said the fbi director was not able to effectively lead the bureau. He went on to say he was here by it terminated and removed from office, effect if immediately and that it was essential to find new leadership. Joining me for more detail is the north american editor. What more do we know why james comey was removed as fbi . Well, it is hard to overstate the sense of drama, the sense of shock, almost the sense that we are in a tv show, with the firing of james comey, that we are in a tv show, with the firing Ofjames Comey, only the second time the head of the fbi has been removed in this particular way. It has been a remarkable evening that has unfolded In Washington and i
World news, it is a newsday. Glad you could join us. In washington, dc, just over an hour ago, the white house announced President Donald Trump has fired james comey. He was leaving the Agency Charged with investigating the white houses links with russia. Jeff sessions and his deputy made the decision. President trump said the fbi director was not able to effectively lead the bureau. He went on to say he was here by it terminated and removed from office, effect if immediately and that it was essential to find new leadership. Joining me for more detail is the north american editor. What more do we know why james comey was removed as fbi . Well, it is hard to overstate the sense of drama, the sense of shock, almost the sense that we are in a tv show, with the firing of james comey, that we are in a tv show, with the firing Ofjames Comey, only the second time the head of the fbi has been removed in this particular way. It has been a remarkable evening that has unfolded In Washington and i
Georgina callander had been confirmed, that she passed away last night and then tarleton, another one down the road, so within four miles, two young girls have died. The moment a Suicide Bomber brought chaos and heartbreak to concert goers on a spring evening. This has been the most horrific incident we have ever faced this has been the most horrific incident we have everfaced in Greater Manchester and one we all hoped we would never see, families and many young people were out to enjoy a concert at Manchester Arena and have very sadly lost their lives. The bomber died at the scene. But police have made a second arrest on a day of rapid developments in the investigation. And well hear the stories of Community Spirit and kindness as the region pulls together to help those caught up in the attack. The region pulls together to help those caught the people of manchester have been here in their thousands. Holding a vigil in memory of the 22 people that were killed and the 59 who were injure
Wild campers are ruining the environment with a letter and anti social behaviour. Critics say it undermines the right to roam. And a premature baby becomes the youngest patient ever to undergo and survive major Abdominal Surgery anywhere in the world. Good morning. We will have coverage of the Francois Fillon News Conference as soon as it begins. It is due any time. Stay with us for that. First, news of Donald Trumps first speech to congress. He said he was there to deliver a message of unity and strength and that a new year of strength was beginning. He condemned recent threats aimed jewish centres and the shooting of two indian immigrants in kansas. And he called on republicans and democrats to Work Together on the issue of immigration. Our washington Correspondent Laura Bicker watched the speech. Donald trumps trip to Congress Gave them a few last moments to practise his speech. The president of the United States. Again, the president delivered what few had expected, the most presid