To the bbc news at ten. As Anti Government protestors in iran have gathered for fourth day of demonstrations, the countrys president , hassan rouhani, has said iranians have the right to protest, but not resort to violence and vandalism. His comments are the first by a senior figure in the country since widespread protests began on thursday. Today, police in tehran used water cannon against protesters and some social media was banned. Kasra naji of the bbc Persian Service has this report. The centre of tehran during the fourth day of Anti Government protests. These protesters are shouting death to the dictator, a reference to irans supreme leader. The protests a re reference to irans supreme leader. The protests are the most serious challenge to the iranian clerical regime for many years. As the night fell, there were reports of demonstrations from at least a dozen 01 so demonstrations from at least a dozen or so cities up and down the country. President rouhani has finally made a comm
People across the world have been celebrating the start of 2018. In london, 100,000 people watched the fireworks display on the thames. Thousands of party goers packed the streets of edinburgh for the hogmanay celebrations. It follows exuberant displays elsewhere in europe, across the middle east and asia, all welcoming 2018. This report from Briohny Williams contains some flashing images. And win in the last hour mary could start of their celebrations. Within the last hour, america. 0ver chilled Million People lined edition europes copacabana beach to the 17 minute firework display, one of the first major south American Cities to see in the new year. As 2018 sweeps across the globe. The iconic sound of big ben strikes in london. The party began with 10,000 fireworks along the river thames. The skies above berlins Brandenburg Gate were lit up in every colour. The countdown in paris was watched by thousands at the arc de triomphe, as fireworks dazzled in the darkness. Perhaps one of the
People across the world have been celebrating the start of 2018. In london, 100,000 people watched the fireworks display on the thames. Thousands of party goers packed the streets of edinburgh for the hogmanay celebrations. It follows exuberant displays elsewhere in europe, across the middle east and asia, all welcoming 2018. And within the past hour, the americas have started their celebrations. This report from Briohny Williams contains some flashing images. Over two Million People lined rio de janeiros copacabana beach for the 17 minute firework display one of the first major south American Cities to see in the new year as 2018 sweeps across the globe. Big ben bongs. The iconic sound of big ben strikes in london. The party began with 10,000 fireworks along the river thames. The skies above berlins Brandenburg Gate were lit up in every colour. The countdown in paris was watched by thousands at the arc de triomphe, as fireworks dazzled in the darkness. Perhaps one of the most spectacu
India. A vast country, home to over a billion people, birthplace of illustrious ancient civilisations and today, a fast emerging global power. 70 years after independence, india is still a diverse, ever evolving assortment of cultures, creeds, religions and languages. Heading off the well worn tourist path, were on a journey which spans this vast subcontinent from east to west. Travelling from one of the driest places on earth. It is quite incredible, the sand. Its just crystal, hard cystals. White salt. You can probably taste it. To one of the wettest. These are areas really for the adventurous traveller. This isnt india on tap. Im on a quest to find out how history, religion and politics have shaped india. And also, meet the people who call this intriguing and sometimes overwhelming country, home. Its going to be an amazing journey. For thousands of years, india found its riches and influence through international trade. At the heart of this enterprise was the sea. And the state of g
In sport, the winning run is over. And it takes an injury time penalty save to preserve manchester citys unbeaten record this season as theyre given a scare at the palace. Happy new year from bbc breakfast from Parliament Square the final preparations are under way for the annual new years day parade with thousands of performers from around the world like these guys on texas fantastic, doing it in style, bright and early this new year s morning. And stav has the weather. Hgppy happy new year. Starting off with a lot of showers around, wet and windy in places but we should season sunshine into the afternoon. The start of 2018 is looking unsettled the rest of the week. I will have more in 15 minutes. Good morning and happy new year. First, our main story. Millions of people around the world have been celebrating the start of 2018. More than 100,000 ticketholders watched londons midnight firework show from the banks of the river thames, and hogmanay celebrations went ahead in edinburgh, d