And what is it about new years day that makes people want to jump into really cold water . We will take a look at that and some of the other things people get up to around the world on the first of january. Plus, its been a long time coming, but today, americas most populous state, california, legalized cannabis for Recreational Use. Will this be a new high or a new low . Opinions could not be more divided. Abby im abby kuhathasan. Its good to have you with us. Reports from iran say more protests have erupted in the capital tehran. Police say one officer has been shot and killed and three others injured. Last night the country experienced its worst night of violence since the protests started last thursday. At least 13 people have now lost their lives. Reporter this footage has been provided by demonstrators. People have been on the streets in various parts of iran since thursday protesting conditions in the country. And this is footage provided by Iranian State tv which claims that pr
The foreign powers want to see a settlement leveled in allowed to maintain political dialogue we should not miss the chance to sit at the negotiating table whether in sochi or star in my view this part from his do not contradict each other to allow iran to engage in constructive dialogue to find a solution that benefits everyone. And. We believe that the negotiations in sochi will support the geneva process which is ultimately stalled since the geneva for talks highly regard this process is vital other efforts are also needed we have always supported the peace talks and the need to build a Pluralistic Society in syria those talks have produced Real Progress most significant lead creation of deescalation zones this will ultimately prove vital to establishing peace and the Syrian People always remembering that. Peace talks going on the way the reconstruction of syrias aleppo is on going. The mosque is one of the holiest places in it was badly damaged in the syrian war the mosque was buil
Bottles how did the russians do it a lot of people would love to hear mclarens take on this mcclaren says his word is evidence enough i have seen it ive seen it done in ive instructed it and it can be done it can be reinserted we dont know how the russians did it but we know that it can be done the report revolves around the eyewitness account of grigori watch and of he is the former head of moscows anti doping lab and says he was one of the cogs in the dock in conspiracy in russia hes a wanted man facing charges for destroying doping samples and abusing authority these is a clear violation of the burden of proof and assumption of innocence it and legally not acceptable in doping cases it is a well established rule you have to prove as a doping agency that for ninety nine. Nine point nine percent somebody has doped the medical report is not proven enough to make a colleague steve baron normal all at leeds there must be Something Else and details is politics presumption of innocence out
1am in the morning in london and 8 30am in north korea, where kimjung un is mulling his next move after world powers failed to Reach Agreement over fresh sanctions. President putin of russia warned of a global catastrophe unless a diplomatic solution is reached. He said more sanctions would be useless. North Korea Remains defiant with a top diplomat threatening the United States with more gift packages. 0ur correspondent Yogita Limaye reports from the south korean capital, seoul. Off the eastern coast of south korea, today it was that navys turn to show its strength. The commander of this fleet said they were training to bury the enemy at sea. South korea has held military drills for two days now in response to the norths nuclear test. Pyongyang claims it successfully made a Hydrogen Bomb that can be fitted onto missiles capable of reaching america. At a un conference in geneva, north koreas ambassador was defiant. The recent self defence measures by my country, dprk, are gift packages
He makes it look easy right now. And the United States is onto the quarterfinals. This was a tremendous routine. Announcer from nbc news, this is a special edition of today at the Olympic Games with matt lauer live from rio de janeiro, brazil, and Savannah Guthrie live from rockefeller plaza. Good morning, welcome to a split edition from rio and new york. Can we start by saying its a Beautiful Day. Can we show you a shot of the most decorated u. S. Woman in olympic track and field history. That is Allyson Felix. She now has [ applause ] a dramatic finish to the 400 people will be watching for a long, long time. It was a dive that ended in basically a photo finish. Today is also the final day of gymnastics. Simone biles is looking to bounce back on the floor. She finally proved by the way that shes human, all right. She lost her balance on the beam. Ended up with a bronze you have to give it to 16yearold Laurie Hernandez. She made the most of her lone individual event nabbing the silver