But now on bbc news, Zeinab Badawi is in khartoum with hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, with me, Zeinab Badawi, from the president ial palace in khartoum. Many here are talking about the new sudan, after the signing of that historic agreement between the military and civilians. My guest in this exclusive interview, his first in the western media, is the man who signed on behalf of the military, and has been described as the most powerful person in sudan. He is general hemeti, leader of the heavily armed, well equipped Rapid Support forces. Now, they have been accused of killing or injuring hundreds of civilians during protests in june and july. Can he and the military be trusted to stick to the power sharing deal . General hemeti, welcome to hardtalk. As one of the most senior members of the sudanese military, can you guarantee that this historic power sharing agreement will be implemented now and in the future . Let me tell you what the american secretary of state, mike pompeo, said on
Away from a New York Hospital this evening. The multimillionaire sex offender was found dead in his prison cell as he awaited trial for sex trafficking. Once, epsteins extravagant lifestyle had seen him party with donald trump. The president had called him a terrific guy. He has since distanced himself from the convicted sex offender. Originally a math teacher in manhattan, the financier mysteriously accumulated a fortune that gained him entrance into high society and royal circles. He was Close Friends with Prince Andrew. Seen here as recently as 2015 in new york. But his social status and opulent parties, his accusers say, masked lured crimes at his many palatial estates. For more than a decade, epstein faced allegations he sexually assaulted dozens of young girls, recruited to give him and other wealthy men massages. One alleged victim, virginia roberts, said Jeffrey Epstein instructed her to have sex with at least half a dozen prominent men, beginning when she was 16 years old. She
Hello, and welcome to bbc news. Im reged ahmad. The disgraced american financierJeffrey Epstein, who once counted donald trump and Prince Andrew among his friends, has been found dead in his cell while awaiting trial for child sex offences. It appears he managed to take his own life at a prison in new york, considered one of the most secure in the us, despite having made a previous Suicide Attempt there last month. With the latest from new york, heres nedda tawfik. The body ofJeffrey Epstein is taken away from a New York Hospital this evening. The multimillionaire sex offender was found dead in his prison cell as he awaited trial for sex trafficking. Once, epsteins extravagant lifestyle had seen him party with donald trump. The president had called him a terrific guy. He has since distanced himself from the convicted sex offender. Originally a math teacher in manhattan, the financier mysteriously accumulated a fortune that gained him entrance into high society and royal circles. He was
57 news room at cbs news headquarterers in new york. A clean up is underway this morning after severe weather. In bucks county, pennsylvania nine including several children were hurt after a tree fell on them while they with were under or near a tent. Lightening struck the tree, causing it to toppleover. This is one of the many places that saw torrential rain and damaging winds. But michigan talk as look at the damage left behind. Reporter outside philadelphia violent storms sunday afternoon caused major damage and injuries at a swim club. As they were trying to get away, they were struck by the branchs that fell. Reporter lightening came crashing down on a tent injuring nine people. Lifeguards at the pool jumped to action, quickly removing the branchs, pulling everien to safety. The victims were taken to the hospital but expected to be okay. In chicago thunderstorms delayed the start of the air and water show. They decided to wait out the rain. Sky did eventually clear and a severe th
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