Welcome to bbc news. This might have been the day when theresa may and the eu could signal that there was enough progress in brexit talks to start moving on to the next stage. But it wasnt to be. The main obstacle is what to do about the border between Northern Ireland and the republic. Earlier today, it seemed the issue of the border had been resolved. But the dup in belfast objected to any suggestion that Northern Ireland could be treated differently to the rest of the uk. Irelands Prime Minister accused theresa may of backing away from an agreement. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg is in brussels and sent this report. Here to reveal the deal, or was it slipping away . The Prime Minister didnt exactly look delighted, but after weeks of trying to grip a deal, it seemed it was on. Shed only parked up for lunch, but it turned into a long lunch, and then later and later. By tea time, look at their faces. It was off for today. We have been negotiating hard and a lot of progress has b
Then to honduras, where tens of thousands of protesters poured into the streets after the contested president ial election. Theys the counting of the votes when the incumbent was trailing opposition candidate keith calling nasralla was to stop the crackdown on protesters. In this moment im not calling on the general of the armed forces or the kernels of the armed forces because they have already failed the people. On the basealling of the armed forces to rebel against their bosses. Amy at least three protesters have been killed so far. We will go to honduras for the latest. Finally, constitutional attorney john bonifaz on the growing movement to impeach President Trump. Dissatisfiedabout about certain policies of the president. This is about the basic fundamental principle in this country that no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. Sen
Including President Trumps own family. Well speak with Minnesota Democratic Congress member keith ellison. Then to honduras, where tens thsands s protesters poured in thehe seets after the contested president iallelectio theys the counting of the votes when the incumbent was trailing opposition candidate keith calling nasralla was to stop the crackdown on protesters. In this moment im not calling on the general of the armed forces or the kernels of the armed forces because they have already failed the people. On the base calling of the armed forces to rebel against their bosses. Amy at least threree protesters have been killed so far. We will go to honduras for the latest. Finally, constitutional attorney john bonifaz on the growing movement to impeach president trtrump. Dissatisfiedabout about certain policies of the president. This is about the basic fundamental principle in this country that no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States. Amy all that and more,
And then attack. That, as fighting in the countrys civil war intensifies. Police in malta arrested 10 people in connection to the murder of a journalist. She reported on corruption on the island when she was killed in a car bombing back in october. Germany still without a government, but it could be closer than ever to a new one. They are looking to have talks with the conservatives. The question remaining, can they convinced the party to accept another grand coalition. Im brent goff. It is good to have you with us. One step forward, two steps back. We are talking about the brexit dance we are familiar with. There were hopes of a breakthrough in brussels today, which were scuttled at the last minute. That, despite reports theresa may had thrashed out a deal with ireland over the border dispute with britain. She has a week if she wants to unlock trade talks with brussels by next year. The handshakes were maybe a little premature. Teh e. U. And britain saying they are close to reaching a
Aspirations to statehood. Also coming up, he could be russias longestserving leader since stalin. Vladimir putin says he will seek reelection in russias march elections. He has been in power for 18 years. We are in moscow tonight to gauge how popular he is today. And californias raging wildfires spread to los angeles. That, as firefighters battle blazes across the south of the state with thousands fleeing their homes. Brent im brent goff. Its good to have you with us. Tonight, u. S. President donald trump has broken with a decadesold pillar of u. S. Policy in the middle east. Today he announced the u. S. Will recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel, making the United States the first and only country in the world to do so. The move has unleashed a firestorm of criticism from the palestinians, who say the u. S. Is no longer a credible broker of peace in the region. We will go to ramallah, jerusalem and washington for more reaction in just a moment. First, the words of the u. S. Pre