Of the revolutionary guard has declared the protests are now over. And famous film scores. We will take a look at and listen to a movie about movie music that is opening this week. Phil im phil gayle. Welcome to the program. U. S. President donald trump has launched a scathing attack on his former chief strategist steve bannon ahead of the rease of a n lessthanflattering book. In a statement, mr. Bannon said that mr. Trump said steve bannon had nothing to do with me or my presidency. When he was fired he not only lost his job, he lost his mind. Mr. Bannon is quoted in a forthcoming book as saying that donald trump, jr. s 2016 meeting with a group of russians was treasonous. The president s statement blames bannon for helping to write what he calls phony books. Lets get more on this from our washington correspondent carsten von nahmen. Welcome, carsten. Lets start off by looking at what mr. Trump is reacting to. Steve bannon is quoted in his forthcoming book talking about donald trump,
He goes on trial. And the bomber of the soccer team bus confesses to the attack but said he never meant to hurt anybody. Plus, Women Take Center Stage at the golden globe awards. A sea of black dresses set the stage on the red carpet as hollywood says time is up for sexual predators in the Entertainment Industry and beyond. Brent im brent goff. It is good to have you with us. The first full working week of 2018 has begun and in germany they are hoping for a new government sin. The countrys main parties have been holding talks with the hope of creating a new government. The social democrats and spd have been promising voters a fresh start after they scored horribly in last years election. And there were children offering blessings for the catholic feast of epiphany. Correspondent a rare moment of distraction for Angela Merkel as she received a visit from the childrens choir. What you have brought here today is gods blessing and for that i would like to give you my heartfelt thanks. Corr
Sarah im sarah kelly. Welcome to the program. Thanks for joining us. We begin in syria in the damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta, where residents have been living a nightmare, as Government Forces have unleashed waves of airstrikes. Hundreds of people have been killed since sunday, including many children. The Un Security Council is scheduled to vote on a temporary ceasefire that would allow much needed humanitarian aid to reach trapped civilians. Russiaas concerns about the resolution. That has led to repeated delays in the vote. Moscow wants guarantees that rebel fighters in Eastern Ghouta will respect a halt to the fighting. Reporter these crackling bright lights have all the hallmarks of a firework display. But they are designed to celebrate. Activists say they are proof that the Syrian Government is hiring indiscriminate cluster bombs into residential areas. And after a fifth night of regime pounding, this rebelheld bastion looks like this. The grieving takes place amid the search
In china, has been talking to our reporters. The 80yearold has recently been granted Refugee Status here in germany. But still she lives in fear of the chinese authorities. At the age of 80, xue yinxian has had to begin a whole new life. She fled to germany a few months ago, together with her son yang weidong and his wife. The move from china to the shores of Lake Constance has meant a huge change for her. But even here, she lives in fear of the communist regime in beijing. And yet, she used to be part of that regime herself. As a sports doctor, she was responsible for chinas top athletes during the 1980s. I was given this bag during the 1988 Olympic Games. I take it wherever i go. Its my last momento of that time. It was the pinnacle of her career. But she was soon to fall from grace. None of our friends dared to contact us anymore. Our telephone was tapped. The police were always outside our house. She made herself unpopular by consistently opposing the doping of athletes. Even when
Merkel also making some surprising picks for her new cabinet. A nation tonight in shock after a 27yearold investigative journalist and his fiancee are shot dead in their home in some pocket. Slovakia. Also, bringing rare scenes to the capital rome. It is good to have you with us. We begin tonight with syria where russia has called for a daily stop in airstrikes. President putin saying the aim to help the civilians leave the enclave. It comes after the u. N. , germany, and france appeal to clinton to uses didnt putin. And another development tonight, medics on the ground are accusing russian backed forces of using chemical weapons some against what children. Russia denies the allegations. They call it fake news. Reporter these are the images that observers call our proof. Infants still in diapers, are more than a dozen people being treated. Their skin and close are heavy with the odor of chlorine. A Syrian Regime warplane dropped bombs caring the guests on a village carrying the gas on