The president of the United States and his advisers have been weighing all the options in iraq. The situation on the ground is changing by the day as islamic militants battle to gain the upper hand. Iraqs leaders have struck back but the militants appear determined to press on. Reporter the militants have been waging offensives on multiple fronts. Now theyve moved into the northern town of tal afar, close to the border with syria. Fighters had already taken control of key cities, including the second largest, mosul. And theyve been pushing south toward the capital, baghdad. Further west, Government Troops used helicopters to launch air strikes on militants outside falluj fallujah. Translator the strikes are very accurate. We use missiles capable of hitting the targets precisely. Our mission is proceeding well. Reporter u. S. President barack obama met with his security advisers on monday in washington to discuss their response. Defense secretary chuck hagel has issued an order for an a
And thanks for being with us. Well, the u. S. Is still mourning the passing of Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg, an icon of the u. S. Supreme court. And we begin with a somber sight, a black crepe on the seat ginsburg occupied for nearly three decades, but u. S. President donald trump is already scrambling to fill that seat with less than two months to go until the president ial election. His campaign is even telling tshirts calling for just that. Mr. Trump says he plans to pick a woman for the job, possibly this week, if hes able to push through another lifetime appointee. It will cement a 63 conservative majority on the Supreme Court. And that will affect millions of lives for decades to come. U. S. Democratic president ial nominee joe biden is asking republicans to think before they vote. Dont vote to confirm anyone nominated under the circumstances President Trump and senator mcconnell have created. Dont go there. Uphold your constitutional duty. Your conscience. Let the people speak. C
Texas testing positive for ebola. This infected Health Care Worker helped take care of thomas eric duncan, the liberian man who became the first person to die from the disease in the u. S. Before being diagnosed, the nurse traveled on a commercial flight, prompting americas centers for Disease Control and prevention to issue a health alert for the 132 passengers on that same flight. Earlier, u. S. President barack obama and european leaders discussed ways to ramp up the International Response to the ebola crisis. Decontamination crews arrived at the dallas apartment before don, the home of the second u. S. Hospital worker diagnosed with ebola. Neighbors were shocked. It takes my breath away. Like i said, it is such a deadly disease. People are starting to get more now. I dont know how. The 29yearold nurse was one of the staff caring for thomas eric duncan, the first person to die from ebola in the u. S. This is now the second infection at the Texas Health Presbyterian hospital. Nurses
Welcome to bbc news, im simon pusey. Our top stories President Trump defends the killing of irans top military commander in an airstrike. The us says general Qasem Soleimani was actively plotting an attack, and their decision saved hundreds of american lives. We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war. As iran vows revenge, tens of thousands of iranians take to the streets in protest. In other news safe at last, relief as the Australian Navy rescues a thousand people whod been trapped on the coast by bush fires. Iran has vowed severe revenge against the United States after the killing of Iranian Military commander Qasem Soleimani. He was blown up outside Baghdad Airport in the early hours of friday morning, on the orders of President Trump. Us Officials Say the general had been plotting to kill americans in the region. Iranian leaders have called the killing an act of International Terrorism. The pentagon is sending an extra three and a half thousand