But could be harming the kids health. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Zimbabwe plasma military leaders are doing their utmost to make to persuade the world that their ta keover persuade the world that their takeover from Robert Mugabe persuade the world that their takeoverfrom Robert Mugabe is not a clue. Robert mugabe, the man who has ruled zimbabwe since its independence in 1980, is under house arrest tonight. It follows an intervention by the countrys army. There are military vehicles on the streets of the capital and the state broadcaster has been taken over. The army says this is not a coup but an attempt to deal with what were described as criminals around the ageing president. Thats widely seen as a reference to mr mugabes much younger and controversial wife shes made no secret of wanting to take power. Heres our zimbabwe correspndent, Shingai Nyoka. This is what zimbabweans woke up to this morning, tanks on the streets of their capital city. Something that has never happe
Is affected by plastic pollution. And footballs great challenge how to draw younger supporters put off by the price of tickets. Coming up in the sport, Northern Ireland manager Michael Oneill has been officially approached by the scottish fa but could a move to sunderland b on the cards . Good evening. After nearly four decades in power in zimbabwe, Robert Mugabes turbulent days in power seem to be over. The president is under house arrest in the capital, harare, after the army seized control of the country overnight. Mr mugabe, whos 93 and the worlds oldest head of state, provoked a fierce battle for succession within his Zanu Pf Party and the military decided to block the progress of mr mugabes wife, grace. Tonight, military vehicles are patrolling the streets of the capital and the British Embassy has advised uk nationals to stay indoors. Our correspondent in zimbabwe, shingai nyoka, has sent this report. This is what zimbabweans woke up to this morning, tanks on the streets of thei
And welcome to bbc news. Military vehicles are patrolling the capital of zimbabwe tonight, as president Robert Mugabe remains under house arrest. The military are insisting this is not a coup, though its clear they are seeking to block the progress to power of mr mugabes wife, grace. The British Embassy has advised uk nationals to stay indoors. Our correspondent in zimbabwe, shingai nyoka, sent this report. This is what zimbabweans woke up to this morning tanks on the streets of their capital city, something that has never happened in nearly a0 years of independence, followed by a statement from the military on state tv, saying the mugabe family was safe and that this was not a coup. What the Zimbabwe Defence forces is doing is to pacify a degenerating political, social and Economic Situation in our country, which, if not addressed, may result in a violent conflict. Overnight, president mugabe, the worlds oldest leader, lost control of the country he has led for 37 years. And though th
With aaron and World Business report. Never mind those Exploding Phones samsungs on track for its best profit in years and pledges to put the Galaxy Note 7 debacle behind it. Plus, technology, trade and trump. The boss of sony tells us why goods and information must keep flowing freely. Welcome to World Business report. Im aaron heslehurst. Also coming up, mr trump locks horns with toyota over plans to build a new car plant in mexico. But first we start with samsung. In the last few hours South Korean Tech Giant has said its on track for the best quarterly profits in more than three years. Its a major boost for the company after the exploding Smartphone Scandal that put a serious dent in its reputation. Lets give you the numbers. In the three months to the end of december, samsung is forecasting profits of 7. 8 billion. Thats up by half on the same period last year, much better than expected and the best quarter since mid 2013. That might come as a surprise as we know samsung was force
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