Today. The United States has imposed new sanctions on iran to punish it for a recent Ballistic Missile test, and for what was described as tehrans continued support for terrorism. The measures target 12 companies and 13 individuals in iran and elsewhere. Iran said the sanctions breached the un deal under which it agreed to curb its nuclear programme. The white house spokesman, sean spicer, said President Trump was determined to keep iran in check. These sanctions really represent a very very strong stand against the actions that iran has been taking, and make it very clear that the deal that was struck previously was not in the best interests of this country, and that President Trump is going to do everything he can to make sure iran stays in check. These kind of sanctions dont happen quickly. But i think the timing of them is clearly in reaction to what weve seen, you know, over the last couple of days. We knew we have these options available to us because they had been worked through
Coming up in sportsday we will have the latest from the davis cup. And, irelands women beat scotland in the six nations. Scotland havent won in the tournament since 2010. Good evening. Eu leaders have made a show of unity at a summit in malta against what they see as a potentially hostile us president. Donald trump has previously praised the uk for voting for brexit. Today, eu leaders declared the importance of a strong europe in the face of a newly uncertain relationship with america. Theresa may offered to act as a bridge with the us following her visit to washington though one eu leader responded its impossible to build bridges with the us when communication is done mostly on twitter. Our deputy Political Editor John Pienaar Reports from malta. This report contains some flashing images. A stroll in the sun among europes leaders, but soon theresa may will be walking alone after brexit, then shell need all the friends she can get. Friends, she believes, like donald trump. She took his
Im karin giaonone. From here in the bbc newsroom, we send out correspondence to bring from here in the bbc newsroom, we send out correspondents to bring you the best stories from across the globe. In this weeks programme on the brink of famine. Nawal al magafhi reports from yemen as the United Nations launches an Emergency Appeal for aid. The struggle of the smugglers. We join the kurds desperately trying to make a living on the iraqi border. Believe it or not, its impossible to take a sip. They tell me the black is for the majority of people like me. And yet, for some reason i dont feel that i am a part of it. Paying the price for speaking your mind in mugabes zimbabwe. We profile the pastorfacing up to 20 years injail. His supporters believe that his case, which will be heard here, will test the limits of Freedom Of Expression in this country. Plans for a helping hand at one online supermarket, Rory Cellan Jones investigates the rise of the robot. The question is, just how many peopl
Im karin giaonone. From here in the bbc newsroom, we send out correspondents to bring you the best stories from across the globe. In this weeks programme 0n the brink of famine. Nawal al maghafi reports from yemen as the United Nations launches an Emergency Appeal for aid. The struggle of the smugglers. Jiyar goljoins the kurds desperately trying to make a living on the iran iraq border. Believe it or not, its impossible to take a sip. They tell me the black is for the majority of people like me. And yet, for some reason, i dont feel that im a part of it. Paying the price for speaking your mind in mugabes zimbabwe. We profile the pastorfacing up to 20 years injail. His supporters believe that his case, which will be heard here, will test the limits of Freedom Of Expression in this country. Plans for a helping hand at one online supermarket, Rory Cellan Jones investigates the rise of the robot. The question is, just how many people are going to see theirjobs taken by robots and what wil
the south korean ports a submarine with nuclear capability that has drawn a lot of condemnation from north korea even before that, we saw an attack that paralleled in accord with the recent nato conference. and so what we are seeing is displays strength by the west and then displays of response if you will by 234north korea. mark, thank you. and in niger pro military protests have set fires around the party headquarters of the ousted president on thursday. the military suspended all activities of political parties and warning against foreign intervention and it says that it supports and hopes prevent blood shed.