tens of millions of households need that support, so i think that s the right approach. the uk s opposition labour party welcomes the move, but has criticised the government s response to the crisis, saying it called for a windfall tax on oil companies months ago. the chancellor, the prime minister were resisting it, and saying that it would deter investment, that it was un conservative, but it wouldn t raise enough money, but it would be silly to provide additional help. ukraine warns that russia s offensive in donbas could result in the region becoming uninhabited. a british health trust at the centre of concerns about avoidable deaths and injuries to babies has been told to make immediate improvements to its maternity services. it s been more than a0 years since abba s last tour, but they finally performed onstage again last night in digital form as abba tars. hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. police in texas are facing criticism over th
Nuclear weapons drills near the border with ukraine. Moscow claims its in response to what it calls provocative statements from the west, the blow and cherry martin, good to have you. With us dw, can reveal the officers from bangladesh as elite counterterrorism. Force implicated in tortures and killings are now being sent on Un Peacekeeping missions. The findings follow one investigation together with sweden based nets renews and germanys suit deutscher sites. All the officers are among 65000 peacekeepers, deployed world wide to stabilize countries in crisis and support civilians when their governments fail. And it seems un is unable to stop this practice as naomi conrad are a thoughtful as well, and they are good to show its good. Now report the soldiers were deployed as un peacekeepers even after they served in the unit the kills and tortures. They were high ranking officers of bangladesh as a lead unit, rapid action battalion, and in particular its notorious intelligent swing in 202
C as tens of thousands gather into the room. The hello, im terry martin. Good to have you with us. We begin with breaking news. 3 European Countries have said they will recognize palestinian statehood. Spanish Prime Minister Peter Sanchez made the announcement earlier in his countrys parliament, norwegian Prime Minister. Youll know, scholars fairly said, the official recognition of palace done by norway and others will take effect on may 28th ireland Prime Minister simon harris called it a historic day. Well, israel has responded with fury, arguing that it amounts to quote, rewarding terrorism after the october 7th terror attacked by him. Us. Its now recalling its in passengers in norway and ireland. More on that in a moment. But 1st, lets have a listen to what the irish leader had to say a little early today. Ardens norway in spain are 9 saying that we recognize the space of policy. Each of us will now undertake whatever National Steps are necessary to give effect to that decision. An
Spread death and economic destruction in america and around the world. The family ofjacob blake the black man shot by police in wisconsin appeal for an end to the violence sparked by his shooting. Africa is declared free from polio a disease that used to leave tens of thousands of children, paralysed every year. He thinks its all over. Lionel messi, barcelonas all time great, says he wants to leave the club with immediate effect. But barca say he cantjust go. The us first lady, Melania Trump, has told republicans that women must be heard and the American Dream must continue to thrive, in her address to the national convention. Polls have shown that support for donald trump is lagging among female voters. Speaking from the white house, mrs trump said her husband wouldnt stop fighting until there was an effective treatment for covid i9 and thanked frontline workers during the pandemic. Earlier, secretary of state mike pompeo praised mr trumps America First Foreign Policy. Melania trump a
Wins the International Booker prize for fiction. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Im kasia madera. Do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Its a sign ofjust how serious the coronavirus pandemic has become the us center for Disease Control has urged americans not to travel during next weeks thanksgiving holiday, americas most important family holiday of the year. The number of patients hospitalized with covid 19 in the United States has jumped nearly 50 in the last two weeks. In the last couple of hours, the head of Infectious Disease has said this. Were not talking about shutting down the country, were not talking about locking down. Were talking about intensifying the simple Public Health measures that we all talk about mask wearing, staving distance, avoiding congregate settings, doing things to the extent we can outdoors versus indoors. If we do that, well be able to hold things off until the vaccine comes. T