A move welcomed by the italian interior minister as historic. More direct flights for those deemed to be extremely vulnerable are planned in 2018, including single mothers, unaccompanied children and people with disabilities. Many people are trafficked to libya and risk a perilousjourney to europe by sea. Andrew plant reports. A military plane touching down easily. In italy. 0n board 120 women and children. African migrants. Refugees now flown directly to europe for the first time. They are part of the protection work that unhcr does in libya. We have visited the detention centre. 1200 vulnerable refugees, we have had them released. Tens of thousands of people fleeing their homes arrive in libya each year and attempt to cross the mediterranean to reach italy, their very first footsteps into europe. The risks are enormous. These people were pulled from the water last week when their boat work in half of the libyan coast, rescued by chance by the libyan may be. This year and for the past
In its Nuclear Ambitions. And im sure. Live from doha also coming up. More deaths during protests in gaza as the palestinian president again projects the u. S. Mediator in. The. U. S. Will boost weapons applies to ukraine for kids battle against russian backed separatists. To move why commuters in manila rain and goes the citys revamps train system. New sanctions targeting north koreas fuel imports resolution drafted by the u. S. Will be ninety percent of Refined Petroleum product exports of pyongyang kim jong uns regime is already under a u. S. Un and the e. U. Sanctions are conducting several Nuclear Missile tests this year that have drawn widespread condemnation like hanna has more from the United Nations in new york. Well what has been a sometimes divided year for the Security Council draws to an end with a display of unity the resolution on north korea tightening sanctions passed unanimously and tighten the sanctions it does theres a massive reduction in the amount of refining the
And all of those are the problem and the headlines on aljazeera the Un Security Council has unanimously passed sanctions targeting north koreas fuel imports the resolution drafted by the us will badly ninety percent of Refined Petroleum product exports to pyongyang will catch on ones regime is already on the u. S. And e. U. Sanctions are conducting several nuclear and missile tests this year but by Widespread International condemnation michaela has more from the u. N. In new york. Well what has been a sometimes divided year for the Security Council draws to an end with a display of unity the resolution on north korea tightening sanctions passed unanimously and tighten the sanctions it does theres a massive reduction in the amount of refining the fuel that is north korea would be allowed to import also or trouble bairn an asset freeze on a number of individuals and one entity the north korean army well this resolution followed intense talks between the United States russia and china to
Here on bbc news, the travel show looks back at its best stories from around the globe in 2017. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. More than 70 firefighters have been tackling a blaze this morning at london zoo. The fire reportedly broke out in a cafe and shop near to the petting area. These are the pictures as we received them from a viewer first thing this morning, at about 6am when it is dark. Quite a significant fire, at least at that part of the zoo. Fire, at least at that part of the zoo. Fire engines are attending the blaze. 70 firefighters. There are no reports of any injuries and the fire is now under control. Bad news, though, im afraid for those hoping to go to the zoo, it will be closed today. At least until further notice. This is what london zoo had to save themselves we will hopefully talk to Jane Frances Kelly outside london zoo at the moment. She is monitoring the fire and following developments. We will catch up with her later. The good news is, london fire brigade
Here on bbc news dateline london looks back at a turbulent 2017 in europe, america and the middle east. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. A man has appeared in court this morning charged with murdering a woman as she worked in a supermarket. Neville hord, who is 44, appeared before york magistrates over the death ofJodie Willsher in skipton. Lets get more on this story with our correspondent sarah walton whos outside the court for us now. The attack took place yesterday. We hope to hear more about the case and the man who has been remanded in custody. He is 44 year old neville hord, remanded in custody over the death ofJodie Willsher. The United Nations Security Council has passed new sanctions on north korea that will cut oil supplies vital for pyongyangs missile and nuclear programmes. The measures, which were drafted by the us, also force north koreans working overseas to return home. Nada tawfik reports. This is the tenth Security Council resolution imposing sanctions on north