Moth south rediscovered in 55 relatieps ififi south korea rediscovered in 55 relatieps ififi moth south korea to be north and south korea looks to be taking a backward step. Officials said they have no intention of meeting with delegates. These satellite images from a few days ago show the troops practising for that display, all very much a contrast to the Public Relations image being projected on the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the games, which south koreas president has been calling the peace olympics. The games are being held in pyeongchang, in south korea. The bbcs Stephen Mcdonell is there. Bring us up to date. Well, here at at pyeongchang there was hope that it was possible that this high level delegation from the United States in north korea, given that they are here in the games, might actually sit down and talk to one another. But we have heard from the north korean side that that delegation has, quote, no intention whatsoever of meeting with the us delegation. We are get
Preparing a huge parade of their military prowess. Us Vice President has reiterated all options are still on the table, he said the us and the allies were striving to dismantle north Koreas Nuclear programme and alleviate the suffering of its people. He has already said the us will institute the uss toughest ever sanctions against north korea. Well, here at pyeongchang, there was hope that it was possible that this high level delegation from the United States and north korea, given that theyre here at the games, might actually sit down and talk to one another. But weve heard from the north korean side that that delegation has, quote, no intention whatsoever of meeting with the us delegation. Were getting this from north koreas official, state run media, which said in an editorial, weve never begged for dialogue with the us in the past, and we dont intend to in the future. And all this as the north prepares a massive display of its military might. Yes, i mean, just as north korea is abo
During the Winter Olympics, and they are also preparing a huge parade of their military prowess. These satellite images from a few days ago show the troops practising all very much a contrast to the Public Relations image being projected on the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the games, which south koreas president has been calling the peace olympics. Well, here at pyeongchang, there was hope that it was possible that this high level delegation from the United States and north korea, given that theyre here at the games, might actually sit down and talk to one another. But weve heard from the north korean side that that delegation has, quote, no intention whatsoever of meeting with the us delegation. Were getting this from north koreas official, state run media, which said in an editorial, weve never begged for dialogue with the us in the past, and we dont intend to in the future. And all this as the north prepares a massive display of its military might. Yes, i mean, just as north korea
On what . Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Some victims of the serial sex attacker, john worboys, have been given permission to challenge the decision to release him from jail. Therell be a hearing in the high court in mid march, and worboys will stay in prison until then. The parole boards been criticised after announcing hed be freed after serving less than ten years. Our Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford reports. Still in custody, at least for the time being, john worboys arrived at court in a prison van and was taken to the cells in handcuffs. Convicted in 2009 of one rape, six other sex offences and 12 crimes of drugging customers, the london black cab driver is suspected of assaulting around 100 female passengers. And his victims hadnt expected him to be released ever. When we were told it was an indefinite sentence, it was just, well, justice has been served, he has been dealt with. He is serving a life sentence now, because that is the way it was put across to us.
For the Winter Olympics, due to start in south korea. Coming up in sportsday, the last of the fa cup fourth round replay is as ta ke the fa cup fourth round replay is as take on Newport County at wembley. Good evening. Some victims of the serial sex attacker, john worboys, have been given permission to challenge the decision to release him from jail. The fulljudicial review hearing will take place in the high court on the 13th of march, and worboys will stay in prison until then. Last month, the parole board was criticised when it announced he would be freed after less than ten years in prison. Police believe he may have carried out more than 100 rapes and sexual assaults. He is serving a life sentence now, because that is the way it was put across to us. So we never thought for one second that he would be eligible for parole. However, today there he was, behind the bars in the dock, but potentially just weeks from being freed. Sir bian leveson had ordered thatjohn worboys should be pr