well, the series editor of the shamima begum story isjonathan aspinwall, and we can talk to him now. thank you for coming on newswatch, jonathan. why did you think this was a podcast series worth making? i think this is an important podcast because of the forensic journalism around this particular story that we have done here at the bbc. it s a really important investigation into what shamima begum did and what she didn t do when she reached the islamic state territory. but it s also a retracing of herjourney from east london to turkey and then into syria and what exactly happened on that journey. it s important to stress that this is a story which is notjust told through challenging interviews with shamima begum. we then go and test what shamima begum has said with other eyewitnesses, with experts, and also with some of the victims of the islamic state. you see, people are saying, all very well, but is it to interview someone who joined a terror group to tell her story when
and sharon doherty also got in touch with us to say. well, the series editor of the shamima begum story isjonathan aspinwall, and we can talk to him now. thank you for coming on newswatch, jonathan. why did you think this was a podcast series worth making? i think this is an important podcast because of the forensic journalism around this particular story that we have done here at the bbc. it s a really important investigation into what shamima begum did and what she didn t do when she reached the islamic state territory. but it s also a retracing of herjourney from east london to turkey and then into syria and what exactly happened on that journey. it s important to stress that this is a story which is notjust told through challenging interviews with shamima begum. we then go and test what shamima begum has said with other eyewitnesses, with experts, and also with some of the victims of the islamic state. you see, people are saying, all very well, but is it ethical to interv
Used the tactic in past conflict. He spoke at the think tank new america in washington dc. This is one hour and a half. Now let me introduce fred. Perhaps his most important distinction i would say is that he worked previously as an american fellow but he has done one or two other things in his illustrious career. He is the National Security columnist and author of four books the most recent book which i think is here to tell us and has at least gone over with this new book that some one might not necessarily imagine. Fred is a Pulitzer Prize journalist back in his days at the boston globe and i am very pleased to be able to host him here today. On the format, shortly we will allow fred to give him a minute to describe the book and tell us about it what is in it and then i will take the opportunity to have a conversation, dig into a little more and explore some of the themes and what we might conclude that. Then i will open it up to the floor to give you the opportunity to ask fred som
Of four books, the new book as some people might imagine. A surprise winning journalist with his days at the boston globe. In a while he s will give a few minutes describing the book and whats in it. Some of the themes and what we might contribute from that and then i will open up to the floor give you the opportunity to ask some questions and we will wrap upqu at 1 45. [applause] ing didnt know what the title s going to be for a while but how long the history is it because most people think that it started with the outskirts of shanghai and no but now in prace goes back all the way to the dawn of the internet itself. This was the network where they would talk with one another in their Computer Program an into there was a computer pioneer who was also on the Scientific Advisory board and wrote a paper that has been declassified since but he said heres the problem once you have accessed from multiple locations. He wont be able to keep secrets anymore. When i was doing my research i talk
The area, very popular with tourists and locals and a very crowded area typically. Now witnesses say that van was speeding through the street, estimating it was traveling 50 miles per hour, even driving on the sidewalk. It was about 5 00 in the evening local time, you can imagine how packed it is in an area that is popular with tourists. I want to give you the latest numbers as they stand right now. We can confirm that one person at least was killed. As many as 32 others are injured. Police are calling this a terror attack, although no terror groups have claimed responsibility at this point. Once again, the suspect reportedly barricaded themselves in a bar and are now in a standoff with police and that standoff continues at this hour. We also know President Trump has been informed about the attack and the white house is keeping a close eye on developments in barcelona. And we are also right here. We will continue to follow this very fluid situation. And bring you the latest updates liv