Female sports fan in iran whos died after setting herself alight, in protest over a ban on women attending football games. Donald trump has sacked one of his most senior figures, the National Security adviser, john bolton. And as usual he, told us about via twitter. This is all after peace talks with the taliban in afghanistan collapsed. And while thats the focus we know there were disagreements over iran, venezuela, and north korea. For his part ambassador bolton has said. And they did. Heres secretary of state mike pompeo on the sacking. So last night, the president asked for ambassador boltons resignation. Asi for ambassador boltons resignation. As i understand it, it was received this morning. Was a because of this disagreement . I will leave it to the president to talk about that the reasons he made his decision. Of the president is entitled to the staff he wants. At any moment, if a staff member that works directly for the president he should have people you trust and values, and
And tributes to Toni Morrison, the first African American author to win a nobel prize, whos died at the age of 88. Live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. Its newsday. Good morning. Its 7 00am in singapore, midnight in london and 4 30am in kashmir, where delhis sudden decision to strip the indian administered region of its special status is facing growing opposition from pakistan. The pakistani Prime Minister, imran khan, has vowed to fight the move, even taking the issue to the un if necessary. India and pakistan each control part of kashmir and both countries lay claim to all of it. India has locked down the territory on its side of the border, with no phone networks or internet for a second day, and tens of thousands of troops on the street. In a moment well hear from our pakistan correspondent, secunder kermani, but first with the view from kashmir and delhi, heres yogita limaye. Another day in lockdown. Troops at every corner, watching for any sign o
Theyve been charged with murder, but what should happen to them has become a huge topic of debate in russia. Boris johnsons diplomatic tour of europe continues, as the uk Prime Minister tries to convince european leaders to renegotiate the brexit deal. Yesterday he met with Angela Merkel in berlin, and today he met with emmauel macron in paris. We are 70 days away from the brexit deadline and still no agreement has been made. Mrjohnson began his meeting on a positive note. I want to be absolutely clear to you, emmanuel, to the french people, that of course i want a deal. And i think we can get a deal in a good deal. I was powerfully encouraged by our conversations last night in berlin with our mutual friends. And i know that with energy and creativity, and application, we can find a way forward. The problem for borisjohnson remains the same as the one that was faced by theresa may. The Withdrawal Agreement that mrs mays government agreed with the eu, cant get through parliament. It has
And tributes to Toni Morrison, the first African American author to win a nobel prize, whos died at the age of 88. Live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news. Its newsday. Good morning. Its 8 00am in singapore, one am in london and 5 30am in the morning in kashmir, where delhis sudden decision to strip the indian administered region of its special status is facing growing opposition from pakistan. The pakistani Prime Minister, imran khan, has vowed to fight the move, even taking the issue to the un if necessary. India and pakistan each control part of kashmir and both countries lay claim to all of it. India has locked down the territory on its side of the border, with no phone networks or internet for a second day and tens of thousands of troops on the street. In a moment well hear from our pakistan correspondent, secunder kermani, but first with the view from kashmir and delhi, heres yogita limaye. Another day in lockdown. Troops at every corner, watching fo
Theres still been no significant criticism from senior republicans. 50 years ago, something took place that changed our world, that defined an era that opened an array of new possibilities. This happened. Six, five, four, three, tear, one. Zero. All engines running. Left of, we had a lift off, dated ten minutes past the hour. Lift off on apollo 11. Three men were on board apollo 11 when it set off for the moon in 1969. Neil armostrong and buzz aldrin, and the command module pilot, michael collins. Here he is describing the launch. As you lift off, if there is any imbalance, its compensated for by the swelling of your motor is below you. There are five engines down there, and as you and send it very slowly and majestically, inside is a different situation. You feel like a figgfing different situation. You feel like a jiggling left to right and youre not quite sure whether those jiggles are big or small as they should be or how much closer they will put you to that launch umbilical tow