To effectively compromised language, saying that there could be alignments in the future. So if you are going to use a certain chemical ina are going to use a certain chemical in a Food Processing plant, for example, would that be acceptable to both governments, north and south. But that is not to the satisfaction of the dup, who are saying that if you have a situation where the customs arrangements are devolved to the north and the uk goes its separate way, then step by step, we become more land to the south and we cannot have a separate agreement for the north of ireland. So prominent politicians are saying they are not happy with the wording. Thats a surprise, because we were just saying that surely they have been involved in the negotiation over the week, so at what point was the break in the language, and at what point where they not being consulted by the Irish Government about what might be in the document today . Christian, in terms of the timetable this afternoon, lets concent
To helping poorer countries. We give £13 billion a year in foreign aid. But the way we help other countries has changed. The government now gives much of that cash to private companies. They then deliver aid projects around the world. There must be accountability for the money that is spent. And of course, the more difficult the environment you are operating in, perhaps the greater leeway you give, but it is more important then that there needs to be as much transparency and accountability for the taxpayers money. One British Company has done very well under the new system. Adam Smith International their offices are just across the riverfrom parliament. In the last five years, adam Smith International, asi, as won british aid contracts worth more than £537 million. Adam Smith International say they bring expertise and deliver results. But earlier this year, asi was banned from new government contracts after serious questions were raised about the compa nys ethical integrity. At the m
To helping poorer countries. We give £13 billion a year in foreign aid. But the way we help other countries has changed. The government now gives much of that cash to private companies. They then deliver aid projects around the world. There must be accountability for the money that is spent. And of course, the more difficult the environment you are operating in, perhaps the greater leeway you give, but even more importantly then, that there needs to be as much transparency and accountability for the taxpayers money. One British Company has done very well under the new system. Adam Smith International. Their offices are just across the riverfrom parliament. In the last five years, adam Smith International, asi, has won british aid contracts worth more than £537 million. Adam Smith International say they bring expertise and deliver results. But earlier this year, asi was banned from new government contracts after serious questions were raised about the compa nys ethical integrity. I wo
A Tropical Storm hits the island of mindanao. This is al jazeera la you from doha also coming up. On the ground with continued demonstrations against Donald Trumps recognition of jerusalem as the israeli capital. A clarion call from candidates in liberias president ial runoff as campaigning intensifies ahead of this weeks vote. And in the second part of a special series we report from venezuela where Community Activists are working together to provide what the government called. At least two hundred people a feared dead in the southern philippines following massive landslides and flooding caused by Tropical Storm tembin most of the casualties are on the island of mindanao dozens of people are still missing reports flash floods and mudslides brought on by Tropical Storm tendin the towns of. Mindanao island the philippines second largest have been devastated dozens of homes are destroyed and rescue workers fear the number of casualties will rise. We really want to go straight now and wer
Reactors over safety fears. A report from senegal where female genitalia mutilation continues despite being illegal refugees hopes of reaching countries like germany are becoming slimmer. The western Balkans Route is being shut down effectively. Sloe has introduced new border restrictions. Only people who plan to seek asylum where those who clear humanitarian needs will clear entry. These are also these countries that have already tightened their border controls. It has left thousands of refugees and migrants stranded in greece with no clear path forward. This is how the situation is looking at the greece macedonian border. It has been another cold and wet nature for around 14,000 refugees in idomeni who are not being allowed to enter mass dont. Aid deliveries have been made in last few days. It was only intended to host a few thousand people there isnt enough to go around. Our correspondent is joining us from that camp. Can you give us an update on the situation there for the refugees