The opera house of Indias Parliament has approved a controversial bill that would grant citizenship to minorities who face religious persecution in pakistan bonded they should and of god the stand bought the bill has stood. Because it excludes muslim refugees from the 3 neighboring countries opposition politicians and Rights Groups say the exclusion of muslims is part of the governments hindu nationalists agenda defending the build over the home minister says Indias Muslim citizens have nothing to fear. It is a question of giving citizenship to people who have come because of religious persecution the minorities or any muslims need not worry i want to say this clearly nobody needs to worry if anyone threatens you or scares you dont get scared this isnt their interim government that is moving with the spirit of the constitution so the minorities will get full protection now a curfew has been imposed in parts of the Northeastern State of when mass demonstrations against the bill have tur
Steps up its pressure on iran but a new sanctions targeting some of the countrys biggest transport companies. Im peter darby here in london with the top stories from europe including the final day on the u. K. Campaign trail Boris Johnson gives reporters a Cold Shoulder and former labor m. P. Turned on jeremy called it. And ive had a similar story of Sport International test cricket returns to pakistan for the 1st time in more than a decade ill have details of their match against sri lanka later this news hour. They opera house of Indias Parliament has approved a controversial bill that will grant citizenship to minorities who face religious persecution in pakistan and bangladesh and of gonna stand but the bill has stirred anger because it excludes muslim refugees from the neighboring countries. Our position politicians and Rights Groups say the exclusion of muslims as part of the governments head the National Agenda but defending the bill the home minister says Indias Muslim citizens
On having their own free glad you could join me well the leaders of the g. 7 summit have spent the day grappling with everything from forest fires in the amazon to fighting terrorism in africa but they remain divided on International Trade and how to put a stop to wrongs Nuclear Program or the leaders of the worlds wealthiest nations wrapped up with a family photo off for a day of bilateral meetings and talks in the french town of berets today was also mocks by a surprise visit from irans foreign minister Mohammad Javid that he for met his french counterpart and held talks with french president a menu item a call on the sidelines of the summit the white house said it was not informed that he had been invited. And do you have any chorus when it matters is at the g. 7 summit in beirut respecting a short while ago and asked him about that surprise visit by the Iranian Foreign minister. French officials here said they had positive discussions and we know from german chancellor Angela Merke
Protesters and by at least one live shot and the authorities sending lucy cannon for the 1st time since the protests to get. Time havent humphrey glad you could join me while the leaders at the g. 7 summit have spent the day grappling with everything from forest fires in the amazon to fighting terrorism in africa they did manage to reach consensus on those topics there was little tangible progress on some of the thorniest issues. Getting down to business the days 1st session focused on the thorny issues of trade the World Economy and security. But sundays 1st tangible achievement came after a meeting with African Leaders with the unites meant of a new plan to help countries in the saddle region fight terrorism. Today its clear the situation is urgent this is a race against terrorism we cannot say right now that the security situation is Getting Better therefore we must act quickly germany is very invested in this Important Initiative and we will dedicate the full breadth of our resourc
We start with struggling travel giant thomas cook. The 178 year old british firm, which pioneered package holidays, has been facing an uncertain future. Shares have slumped and debt has soared amid growing fears for its survival. Now it could be headed for a new departure under chinese ownership. Ramzan karmali reports. The worlds oldest travel company. Last year, thomas cook served 19 million customers, but for some time 110w million customers, but for some time now it has been struggling. Million customers, but for some time now it has been strugglingm million customers, but for some time now it has been struggling. It has faced fierce competition from the budget airlines, and perhaps more significantly from internet travel firms. In the first half of this year it made losses of 3. 8 billion and has been under pressure from creditors. Shares have also slumped, down 85 this year alone. Thomas cook said it was convinced that brexit had caused some customers to delay travel plans. Now,