Two hundred fifty people have been killed in the past december since sunday. And germanys social democrats vote on a deal that could see them enter a new government but the party is deeply divided we get the grassroots view from a party member whos against another coalition with uncle michaels conservatives. Also on the program promoting your film at the belly knowledge means longs for Early Morning press calls looks like actor you walk in phoenix didnt get that memo he and director gus van sant teamed up to answer questions about their new film a contender for the festivals tom. Blow im terry martin good to have you with us. In syria a government backed troops have entered a freenet kurdish enclave in the north of the country turkey is preparing to lay siege to the city as part of an offensive against Kurdish Militia it uses terrorists and a Security Threat but the arrival of troops backed by damascus is stoking fears of a confrontation with turkey that could further complicate syrias
And business backlash sending you to court. I thought he was too pushy. How to keep from getting burned the next time you post a review online. The live desk tonight with a developing story. Former president george h. W. Bush is in the hospital right now after he broke a bone in his neck. Bush was at his summer home in maine today when he fell, breaking a vertebrae in his neck. His spokesman just tweeted out that it was not life threatening, and the former president is in stable condition. When he is able to leave the hospital, mr. Bush will have to wear a neck brace. He turned 91 last month. And just last week he appeared at several Campaign Events for his son jeb. He is being treated by doctors right now and a Spokesman Says he doesnt expect this to be a long stay. At the live desk, im chris lawrence. Thank you, chris. Its one of many fast growing neighborhoods in the district. But since the july weekend, gnomenoma has been in the spotlight because of crime. Three murders including t
Celebrating the opening of the librarys latest exhibition, magna carta, muse and a mentor. I think it is indisputable that the library of congress has a special relationship with magna carta. We remember, of course, this institutions good fortune to have been called upon to safeguard the lincoln magna carta during world war ii. But as a repository of the accumulated knowledge of human civilization, the library of Congress Must also be acknowledged to be one of the best assets the United States possesses for participation in magna cartas greatest legacy, the preservation of the rule of law. The library began over two centuries ago as the principle reference collection for legal research, both for the congress and the United States Supreme Court. It continues today to offer its unparalleled Legal Resources to all three branches of the United States government as well as to the governments of foreign states. This mission, the preservation of the rule of law, is inscribed on the very walls
President trump has arrived in texas to meet officials dealing with the devastating flooding in the wake of Tropical Storm harvey. More than four foot of rain has now fallen in houston, texas, since the storm swept in on friday. More than 30,000 people have been forced from their homes by the storm. Two dams near the city have begun overflowing and a river has burst its banks. Its set a new record for rainfall in the state. The dark blue areas on this map show where the rain has been falling most heavily. And the authorities are warning that water levels will continue to rise. 0ur correspondent james cook reports from houston. Baby cries dont worry, its ok hes not the only one finding it tough. Its now four days since the hurricane, and still the rescues roll on and on. Were trying to get to a safer, drier place so. Hows the baby doing . 0h, hes fine, hes just scared. Are you scared . Just a little bit, yeah. In the chaos, though, there is some order. The boats have come from all over
Domestic run 257 matches over archrival rangers. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Iran has successfully tested a new Ballistic Missile with a range of up to 1,200 miles. The testing of the weapon, which can carry several warheads, is likely to raise concerns in washington, just days after President Trump attacked the countrys Missile Programme in a speech at the United Nations. Heres our diplomatic correspondent, caroline hawley. Joining me now is michael clarke, senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services institute. We know this missile can carry several warheads. What else can you tell us . It has a range of about 1,200 miles, so it means it is regionally relevance. It could reach israel, most of india, all of the middle east. Not getting very near to europe or the us will stop the iranians say it is multiple warheads, so it can carry three or five warheads. It probably isnt capable of carrying Nuclear Warheads at the moment. We dont believe the iranians have been abl