Africa cup of nations. And if you thought walking on a high wire between skyscrapers wasnt enough, how about trying it blindfolded . One man shows chicago how its done. Also in the program, aarons here. Youre looking at what impact that Virgin Galactic crash will have on the future of Space Tourism. Absolutely, because this program has so far been a 1 billion investment, but its been a rough week for the private commercial space industry. Two accidents in five days. So weve got a space expert joining us to find out if this private industry can really take off. Hello, its midday here in london, and 4 00 a. M. In california where investigators have revealed new information about the crash of the Virgin Galactic spacecraft. They say a safety device designed to slow it down on reentry activated early, but they said its still too soon to tell if thats why the craft broke apart on friday. Debris has been scattered across seven separate pieces in the mohave desert. David willis is there. Repo
Forest. What is at stake is so grave and so serious, if we dont act now, we are lost. Also in the program, aarons here talking about that big finance ministers gathering in brussels today. Theyve got a lot on their plate, as usual. One key area, eurozone growth, or the lack of it. Weve seen further signs that europes powerhouse germany, its economic engines continue to slow. So were going to go live to find out what is needed to get europe back up off its knees. Hello. Thanks for joining us. Its midday here in london, and 7 00 a. M. In new york, where there are reports that president obama has secretly written to irans Supreme Leader, ayatollah ali khamenei. The wall street journal says mr. Obama sent the letter last month, and in it, it says he referred to a shared interest in fighting i. S. In iraq and syria. The white house refused to comment on the report. Lets get the latest now from gary odonahue. Reporter its not the first time irans spiritual leader, ie ayatollah khamenei, has
As its confirmed an italian doctor has contracted the disease in sierra leone. A woman scorned. Frances former first lady tells the bbc about how she was left devastated by Francois Hollandes affair. Plus, huge economic potential for iran if those talks succeed. Iran has the largest gas reserves in the world. Its got the secondlargest oil reserves behind saudi arabia. And an established manufacturing base. So no wonder companies from all around the world are lining up to get their teeth into irans economy. Hello. Midday here in london. 7 00 a. M. In washington. 1 00 p. M. In vienna, where the prospect of a nuclear deal with iran is slipping farther away. The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus germany have been locked in talks with iranian officials for months. With the aim of securing a deal by the end of monday. Foreign ministers of the p5 plus are considering an extension to those talks, an the crucial issue of uranium enrichment is still a Sticking Po
Caught in that building out of there safely. The motive of the gunman is unclear, but earlier, a black flag with arabic writing was placed on the cafes window. Were also going to look at how australias jihadist problem is bigger than this hostage situation. Its midday here in london, 7 00 a. M. In washington, and 11 00 p. M. In sydney where police are 15 hours into a hostage situation at a local cafe in the center of the city. A gunman has been holding staff and customers at the Lindt Chocolate shop cafe in martin place in the citys Central Business district. As you can see from this map, the state Parliament Building is nearby as is the reserve bank. This is usually one of the safest areas in the entire country. There is still no sign of the situation coming to an end. Authorities say they are in touch with the gunman, but its not clear what is behind his actions. The australian Prime Minister tony abbott has described them as politically motivated. The area we know is in lockdown. Po
Election on sunday. Were testing the mood in the cafes of athens. Plus rubbing shoulders with the worlds wealthiest in davos, with a noble explanation of the worlds economy, using snowballs. And aaron is here. It seems like theres an end to teasing. The teasing is out, and the easing could be in. 2 1 2 years after the European Central banks big boss says he will do whatever it takes to preserve the euro it looks like the bank will finally follow through on that promise. Stay with us well be bringing you the decision live later in the hour with all the reaction coming from brussels and davos. Hello. Its midday in london 1 00 in the afternoon in davos, and 2 00 p. M. In eastern ukraine, where there are horrific scenes in donetsk. Ordinary people on a bus, the latest victims of the escalating violence. Despite renewed calls for a ceasefire at peace talks in berlin. At least eight people were killed after shelling hit a bus stop in the center of donetsk. Were getting reports that said that