We have a special report on how months of unrest have changed what was once one of latin americas most stable nations. The United Nations estimates that nearly a quarter of a Million People have fled syrias Idlib Province in the past three weeks. The government and Russian Forces are intensifying their attacks on what is the rebels last stronghold. The un says the Maaret Al Numan region in Southern Idlib is now almost empty, as the bbcs tim allman reports. Before the war, more than 50,000 people lived and worked and thrived here, but now it looks more like a ghost town. The streets almost empty, the houses deserted. Convoys of cars and vans and lorries snaking out of this town and others like it, as the people of idlib flee for their lives. From the end of april until the end of august, we had more than 400,000 people displaced, at that time. So the latest displacement figures comes on top of that, so what we have is one crisis compounding another. These are desperate times, people tak
The United Nations estimates that nearly 250,000 people have fled syrias Idlib Province in the past three weeks. The government and Russian Forces are intensifying their attacks on what is the rebels last stronghold. The un says the Maarat Al Numan region in Southern Idlib is now almost empty as the bbcs tim allman reports. Before the war, more than 50,000 people lived and worked and thrived here, but now it looks more like a ghost town. The streets almost empty, the houses deserted. Convoys of cars and vans and lorries snaking out of this town and others like it as the people of idlib flee for their lives. From the end of april until the end of august, we had more than 400,000 people displaced at that time. So the latest displacement figures comes on top of that, so what we have is one crisis compounding another. These are desperate times, people taking what they can, what few possessions they are able to carry with them. Many have fled north, heading to refugee camps like this one ne
The aircraft was carrying seven people but officials said there were no signs of survivors. Earlier, localjounalist blaze lovell told us what will happen next in the investigation. A british man who won one of europes biggest lottery jackpots, has died after a short illness. Colin weir and wife, chris, from largs in north ayrshire, claimed the £161 million euromillions prize in 2011. At the time it was one of europes biggest ever lottery wins after a series of rollovers boosted the jackpot. The duchess of cambridge has praised the work of midwives in an open letter to the profession. Highlighting the work they do, Kate Middleton said it was of fundamental importance to the Early Years Development of children. Kensington palace released these pictures of the duchess, after she spent two days at a maternity unit. She described the experience as a privilege. If you got a remote controlled car for christmas, it probably wont match up to the one that nasa has just unveiled. Sorry about tha
Newton john is made a dame for services to Cancer Research and entertainment. Recognition also for members of englands world cup winning cricket team. The woman whose husband and two children drowned at a resort in spain on Christmas Eve says all three could swim and blames a fault with the pool. Good morning. Manchester city throw away a two goal lead to lose at wolves in the premier league. That leaves them 14 points behind leaders liverpool. Good morning. A very mild weekend ahead, with temperatures up into the mid teens for some. How mild will it stay as we approach new year . More details coming up. Its saturday the 28th of december. Our top story d day veteran Harry Billinge has received an mbe in the annual new year honours list. The 94 year old was recognised for his Fund Raising Efforts around this summers d day commemorations. Hes one of nearly 1,100 people to have received an award, including singer and actor Olivia Newton john. This report from our entertainment corresponde
In spain says all three could swim. She blames a fault with the pool concerns for australias wildlife as an extreme heatwave hits the country, putting increasing pressure on authorities battling the bushfires. Englands cricketers are frustrated on day three of their first test against south africa as the hosts continue to build a healthy second innings lead. Coming up in half hour, mike corey travels across malaysia, venturing deep the rainforest of borneo in the travel show. Hello, a very good morning to you. Welcome to bbc news, and my apologies for having a post christmas croak in my throat. Over 1,000 people, from household names to previously unsung volunteers, have been recognised in the new year honours list. Sir elton john receives the highest accolade, hes been made a companion of honour. 0ther singers feature 0livia newtonjohn becomes a dame, and billy ocean is made an mbe. The film directors sam mendes and Steve Mcqueen are knighted. Four members of englands world cup winnin