The philippines, but there are fears for its future. As we start in pakistan, the Army Launched a series of air strikes targetting foreign fighters in the north. The military says more than 50 fighters linked to the gag have been killed in north waziristan. The air strikes are in response to an attack by the Pakistani Taliban. Uz beck fighters say they carried out the assault which was killed at least 30 people. We are joined live from there now. Kamal, we have seen a statement in response to the Pakistani Taliban, to the air strikes. What has it been saying. What they have been saying is theres a number of civilian casualties that the ministry has gone on an indiscriminate bombing campaign. There has been swift reprisals. The military, on the other hand, is saying that they had credible reports that a large number of uz beck fighters were present at the location at the time of the attack. It took place at 1 30am. Most of the fighters on the ground belong to the uz beck community from
The United States is suggesting it could be ready to work closer with one of its greatest adversaries, iran. U. S. Secretary of state john kerry said hes interested in sharing information over the turmoil in iraq. Iran is one of the closest allies of almalaki and theres a growing chorus of voices in washington calling for his resignation. What the United States is doing is about iraq, not about malaki. Nothing that the president decides to do is going to focus on Prime Minister malaki, it is focused on the people of iraq. John kerry also says iraqs formal request for u. S. Air support is being considered. Leaders in the middle are speaking out against the proposal. Turkeys Prime Minister is warning against strikes, saying it would cause a high number of civilian casualties. In the u. S. , army chief Martin Dempsey said he doesnt have enough information to take action. Well have the latest from inside iraq. First, more from washington. The saudis are warning against intervention. What o
Ill have all the latest from the world cup this tuesday. Including is Uruguays Luis Suarez up to his old tricks again . As his side takes on italy in their crucial final group match. They have been behind bars now for nearly six months and 24 hours after three al jazerra journalists were jailed in egypt, a striking show of solidarity around the world with other journal assists coming together to call for the release of peter greste, mohamed far me and baja mohamed. All accused of aiding a terrorist organization. The first comment from the egyptian president who said he wouldnt interfere in the courts decision to sentence the three journalists and thats despite widespread condemnation of the verdict outside the egypt. In brisbane, peters parents have spoken about vowing to fight for the freedom of his son and his two colleagues. Fahmys brother said he still hopes they will be released. A message by staff and other broadcasters to. Outside the bbc Head Quarters in london fellow journal i
Hello, youre watching afternoon live. Im simon mccoy. Today at 2. Were out of time and World Leaders need to make life or death decisions on Climate Change now a warning from Sir David Attenborough. We have been putting things off year after year. Weve been raising targets and saying, oh well, if we do it within the next 20 years or if we do it. The moment of crisis has come. Prince harry makes his first public appearance since announcing he and meghan will be stepping back from front line royal duties. The nhs condemns what it calls shameful tactics by betting companies to fuel gambling addiction. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with katie. Englands cricketers wobble after an impressive morning on the first day of the third test in Port Elizabeth. England are now 167 for four
after tea, with south africa 168 168 for four after tea with south africa piling on the pressure. We have been so much to talk about today, the increasingly wet and windy weather and High Pressure, ext
For scotland and Northern Ireland. The timing of these showers quite tricky. Temperature down again because it is slightly colder air. As we head to the weekend it will feel colder but it should be and brighter. High pressure, he really quite intense area of High Pressure, something we have not seen a lot of this winter so far. It coincides with the we cancelled although it is a widespread frost is that we will be rewarded with some clear skies. Temperatures will not get even to average for the time of year but with the lighter winds foremost and the sunshine i am sure that will compensate. Another chilly crisp start on sunday, bear in mind we have a lot of moisture around at the moment so at the moment it looks like frosty mornings over the weekend. Widespread frost sunday morning and temperatures recover in that hopefully strengthening january sunshine. We are going to pick up more moisture as we go towards the start of the week so although another dry, crisp, sunny day for the most