President Trump Defends the us drone strike that killed irans foremost military commander saying imminent and sinister attacks were being planned. The target, Qasem Soleimani, was the mastermind behind irans middle east operations, heading up the countrys elite intelligence and military force the us drone struck a car carrying soleimani just outside the airport in iraqs capital, baghdad President Trump described it as defensive. We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war. Iran has called the assassination an act of International Terrorism and has promised a response at a time and place of its choosing. Also tonight. Safe at last relief as the Australian Navy rescues a thousand people whod been trapped on the coast by bush fires. And another disappointing day for england as the wickets tumble in the second test against south africa. And in sport, this weekends fa cup games will kick off late after a short film including prince william, including peopl
Good morning. Welcome to breakfast, with Naga Munchetty and charlie stayt. Our headlines today disappointment at the palace after the duke and duchess of sussex tell the world theyre stepping back from royal duties without consulting the queen. Prince harry and meghan say theyll split their time between the uk and north america, and work to become financially independent. Demands for whirlpool to offer refunds as the recall of hundreds of thousands of faulty Washing Machines gets under way. It was the worst year on record for british retail. Christmas high street sales end the poorest 12 months everfor the uks shops. Well also get the latest results from tesco and m s. Injury forJimmy Anderson englands leading wicket taker is out of the final two tests in south africa after breaking a rib. Good morning. The wind will ease. The rain and health snow in Northern Areas were clear, more into the south later in the brightest skies in northern scott. Its being touted as the movie of the year,
Ioned by los angeles distribution and broadcasting, inc. Tonight, the first major test in the race for president. The Iowa Caucuses playing out tonight. The candidates and their final sprint. The progressives versus the moderates. Bernie sanders and joe biden. Elizabeth warren and Amy Klobuchar. And for Pete Buttigieg, is iowa a make or break moment . What were learning right now. Also developing, the audio released from the kobe bryant Helicopter Crash. The 911 calls tonight. Also at this hour, authorities on the scene right now, at least a half dozen schoolchildren hit by a pickup truck. At least one dead, several in critical condition. The driver did not stop. The coronavirus and tonight, Health Experts now saying it could become a Global Pandemic. While here in the u. S. Tonight, 11 cases. And tonight, news coming in of a married couple infected with the virus, rushed to the hospital. Their conditions worsening. The deadly shooting on an american campus. Two women killed inside a d
Prince harry has expressed Great Sadness at his decision to step back from his royal duties but said he felt there was no other option. In his first Public Comments on the matter the duke said the move followed months of talks and years of challenges. Violent demonstrations in the lebanese capital beirut have ended after Security Forces used tear gas and rubber bullets against stone throwing Anti Government protesters. Unusually heavy rain also helped drive people off the streets near the parliament building. Hundreds of demonstrators are reported to have been injured over the weekend. A deals been struck between World Leaders in berlin to try to bring peace to libya after nine years of conflict. Theyve pledged not to interfere in the country and to uphold a un arms embargo. Libyas been torn apart by fighting and instability since 2011. Now on bbc news, dateline london. Hello, welcome to dateline london. Im carrie gracie. This week in difficult days, and with more to come, irans Suprem
Theres been a growing number of Coronavirus Infections outside china, notably in the middle east. Theres been a sudden spike in cases in italy, linked to a bar. The head of the World Health Organization has warned that the window of opportunity to contain the virus is narrowing. The frontrunner for the democratic partys president ial nomination, bernie sanders, has told russia to stay out of american elections. Earlier President Trump dismissed as a hoax reports of warnings by Us Intelligence that moscow was helping mr Sanders Campaign in an effort to get mr trump re elected. A tentative seven day reduction in hostilities has come into effect in afghanistan, after an agreement between american and taliban negotiators. If the agreement holds, the two sides will sign a further deal on security guarantees next saturday. That could pave the way for new talks among afghan representatives. In a moment well have newswatch,
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