Conference. A ceasefire on two front lines in syria appears to be on shaky ground. We will have the latest on those negotiations. In the gaza strip, 10 years avisis withdrew all of its settlers, we will hear from palestinians and israelis about the effects of the socalled disengagement are still being felt today. It was the most devastating war of the 20th century, one that continues to shape much of the world now. It ended 70 years ago today. Many of the countries involved in the Second World War are holding their own commenrations. Some we will get to the in just a moment. Here is a look at the event did that led up to japans surrender. On may 8th, 1944, nazi germany sur rended. The soviet union said it would invade japan within three months. On july 26th, china, the u. S. And great brittain demanded japans Unconditional Surrender. Less than two weeks later, on august the 6th, the u. S. Dropped the first atomic bomb on hiroshima. The soviet union declared war on japan. On august 9th,
President offers concessions. Russia sends a message to the world as it marks the end of the Second World War with a spectacular display. All of the sport, with the tables turned on Lewis Hamilton to claim position in barcelona at the spanish grand prix. Hello. The United Nations has called on all parties in yemen to avoid harming civilians. In a statement, the u. N. s humanitarian coordinator for yemen says he is deeply concerned about the impact on civilians of airstrikes on the Northern City of saada. The audiled coalition has led and called on civilians to leave saada. Saudia arabia offered a 5day ceasefire so long as the houthis agree to take participated. So far there has been no response from the houthis and the fighting in yemen continues. Simon mcgregorwood reports. Reporter this Cockpit Video released on saturday shows airstrikes launched against houthi positions in the Northern Province of sada and elsewhere in yemen including the airport in sanaa. The Saudiled Coalition ann
Scientists warn of an irreversible point. The u. S. Has gbegun surveillance flights as part of an International Rescue effort to find the kidnapped school girls. The armed group operate across these. 3 states in the north. The president requested an extension of the state of emergency declaired in the region a year ago. Boko haram had hideouts along pouros borders. More than 2 sent girls were taken from their school in chibok. They are being held somewhere in this area. On top of the surveillance planes, the u. S. Sent 30 experts to help with the cert. Science and the u. K. Have sent experts. Boko haram released this video to swap the girls. They are studying the pictures closely for any clue that might help find the girls. Our state Department Correspondent joins us live from washington. Ro rosalind reporter we dont have independence confirm medication that general David Rodriguez who is the commander of africom is in nigeria but they are making a fullthroated push to help the niger g
Has let them down. In parts of eastern ukraine, voters are casting ballots on a referendum involving self rule. It has been described as a disaster by the kyiv government. The ballot has been held in two regions. Donetsk and luhansk well 6. 7 Million People. But only people under separatist control are voting. Organizers say there are more than 3,000 polling stations. People are being asked one question in ukrainian and one in russian. Do you support self rule . A recent opinion poll suggests more than twothirds of people in the east dont support the separatist movement to join russia and break away from the ukraine. But polls also show that the majority in the east reject the new government in kyiv. In a moment, we will go to kim vannel but first, to paul brennan, who is outside a polling station in donetsk. But i guess its not hard to speculate about what the outcome is going to be, paul . Reporter no. I think the outcome is a foregone conclusion. I am here at school 12, which is in