In parts of the us, temperatures are forecast to fall below minus 30 degrees celsius. The extreme weather has been linked to up to 19 deaths in the us so far, and two more in canada. Andrew plant reports. A new year, a new low for north americas east coast, bracing itself against sub zero temperatures and several inches of snow. It is those who live outside who are now the most vulnerable to a weather event that is exceptionally rare. In chicago, the thermometers are still falling. Those on the streets encouraged to come inside. In boston, homeless shelters are bringing in more emergency beds as dozens flee from the biting cold. And in washington, dc, as volunteers serve hot meals to the homeless here, the fear is that the frozen ground and the forecast for record lows this weekend could become a lethal combination. I dont know that we have recorded any deaths based on the weather yet, but i think its entirely possible. So were trying to help in whatever way we can, which is opening th
Killed by government airstrikes in syrias Eastern Ghouta area. Arm come on the high rally in the wall where anger it growing over the issue of the ballot diner encouraged me and from street to tweet. And the status of refugees could become a key issue in Coalition Talks in germany. First chinese and south korean teams as searching for thirty two same is missing after an oil tanker they were in collided with a freight ship in the East China Sea the tanker operated by irans top oil shipping Company Caught fire after the collision it was carrying one hundred thirty six tons of crude lets get the latest from our correspondent in beijing rob mcbride rob what more do we know about what happened. Thats right the concern at this hour is very much for the crew members who are missing as you said this isnt a rainy and oil tanker and most of the crew are a rainy and some thirty to be exact with two bangladeshis the crew on the other vessel we are told is there as a crew of twenty one all of those
Rohingya muslim rebels in myanmar declare one month unilateral ceasefire. They say their aim is to ease the humanitarian crisis, but there is desperate need for food and water for around 300,000 Rohingya Muslims refugees. The stars of strictly pay an emotional tribute to the shows former host sir bruce forsyth, who died in august at the age of 89. Coming up at 1230, the woman fighting for tech recognition. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. After battering its way through the caribbean, Hurricane Irma, currently a category four storm, is within hours of hitting the us coast. Storm, is within hours of the storm made landfall in cuba late on friday, causing widespread damage and leaving whole communities homeless. The hurricane is now inching towards the Southern Coast of florida, where a huge storm surge is expected. Water levels are already flooding roads in the florida keys and more than 200,000 people have lost power. 0ver six Million People, almost a third of the states populatio
Between now and the end of october. The Budget Airline is cancelling 4050 the Budget Airline is cancelling 40 50 flights every day for the next after admitting to problems managing pilot rotors. A report finds online jihadist propaganda attracts more clicks in the uk than any other country in europe. The bbc learns that the number of abandoned 999 calls to uk Police Control rooms has more than doubled in the last year. Im here, im waiting, im ready are you ready . Rio ferdinand launches a new career as a professional boxer, two years after he retired from football. Good morning. Im matthew price. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Parts of the caribbean are bracing themselves for yet more devastation as Hurricane Maria has begun to batter the islands with winds of up to 155 miles per hour. Heres the path of maria, currently over the Leeward Islands where she has already struck, ripping roofs off homes, in an area still grappling with the after effects of Hurricane Irma just over a week ago.
International criticism directed toward her government for her response to the crisis. This is half an hour. Aung distinguished guests. I dress the United Nations General Assembly as the representative of the established government of myanmar. It is in this enduring belief in nations to build a more peaceful and prosperous world. A kinder, more compassionate hope for all mankind we wish to share with members of the International Community. The challenges the country is now facing and the steps we are taking to overcome them. I shall not be able to travel to new york for the General Assembly. I have arranged a briefing. When our people voted for the National Leader of democracy in the elections of 2015, they in task ofrusted to us the carrying out three responsibilities. Democracy, stability, and development. None of these challenges are easy or simple. Transition for us is the transition to democracy after off of a century or more foreign role. Foreign rule. We are nurturing our nation