And, a special edition of witness history hears the personal stories of some extraordinary moments in space exploration. Thats in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good afternoon. A passenger plane has crashed in kazakhstan, killing at least 12 people. The aircraft from bek air a Kazakh Airline crashed into a building shortly after take off from almaty airport early this morning. Survivors described walking from the wreckage into the dark and snow. At least 60 people have been injured. Our correspondent, sarah rainsford, reports. This is all thats left of flight 2100 from almaty. Moments after take off, the plane crash landed, slamming first through a concrete barrier and then into a house. Much of the plane disintegrated on impact. But amazingly, there were survivors, and some even walked out of this wreckage unharmed. How are you . I am very well, how are you . Better. Just hours later, aslam managed to tell me what happened. He posted this photo on social media, showing his seat on th
This is terrorism. It is domestic terrorism. These are people who intend to create mass harm, mass violence. President trump has urged people to come together to fight, confront, and eradicate the scourge of anti semitism. Also tonight. As bushfires in australia worsen sydneys famous new year fireworks display will go ahead despite calls for it to be cancelled. We meet the uks first paramedics trained to prescribe in an effort to ease pressure on the nhs. And englands cricketers have lost the first test against south africa in centurion. Good evening. The governor of new york andrew cuomo has called the knife attack at a jewish celebration in new york state domestic terrorism. Five people were injured, two of them critically, during a hanukkah gathering at the home of an orthodox rabbi. A man has been arrested. In recent weeks, police have stepped up patrols in jewish neighbourhoods, following a series of anti semitic hate crimes. Our washington correspondent Chris Buckler reports. Mem
Cuts on the Justice System especially in family cases. And despite another great performance, Fallon Sherrock is out of the world darts championships in the third round. Good evening. Dozens of passengers have survived a plane crash in kazakhstan in which at least 12 people lost their lives. The cause of the crash, which took place in heavy fog, the plane, operated by the khazak company bek air was flying from almaty, kazakhstans largest city, to the capital nur sultan, with 100 passengers and crew on board, when it crashed shortly after take off. At least 60 people are being treated in hospital, as our correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports. Rescued from the wreckage, a baby boy was rushed to safety. He was discovered in the arms of his injured mother after their flight crash landed. Moments after take off, the plane had rammed into a building. It broke into pieces on impact. But there were survivors. And some even walked away from this unharmed. I was sitting next to an emergency exit
After winning the hearts of fans all over the world Fallon Sherrocks fairy tale bid to become darts first female World Champion ends in the third round. Doris day, clive james, Toni Morrison and Albert Finney just a few of those whose lives are celebrated in review 2019 we remember. In half an hours time. Hello, good evening, and welcome to bbc news. Dozens of passengers have survived a plane crash in kazakhstan, in which at least 12 people lost their lives. The cause of the crash, which took place in heavy fog, is still unclear. The plane operated by the khazak company bek air was flying from almaty, kazakhstans largest city, to the capital nur sultan, with 100 passengers and crew on board, when it crashed shortly after take off. At least 60 people are being treated in hospital, as our correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports. Rescued from the wreckage, a baby boy is rushed to safety. He was discovered in the arms of his injured mother after their flight crash landed. Moments after take
And coming up in sport. Manchester city have the chance to go above leicester and into second place in the premier league with a win at wolves hello and welcome to world news today. Dozens of passengers have survived a plane crash in kazakhstan in which 12 people lost their lives. The crash took place in heavy fog, although the cause isnt yet known. The khazak company bek air operated the plane, and it crashed shortly after taking off from kazakhstans largest city almaty. It was en route to the capital nur sultan with 100 passengers and crew on board. Of those, at least 60 people are being treated in hospital, as our correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports. Rescued from the wreckage, a baby boy is rushed to safety. He was discovered in the arms of his injured mother after their flight crash landed. Moments after take off, the plane had rammed into a building. It broke into pieces on impact. But there were survivors. And some even walked away from this unharmed. I was sitting next to an e