Chris coleman, who left two months ago to join sunderland after guiding wales through one of their most sucessful periods. The faw is thought to be keen on appointing a welshman and is hoping to announce their new manager next week. The bbc understands phil neville is a contender to take over as england womens manager. The former Manchester United and england defender, whos previously worked as an assistant coach with united, valencia and the england under 21 mens sides is amongst a number of candidates being considered. Mo marley is currently in temporary charge of the team who are ranked 3rd in the world. Tonights steel city derby between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday ended in a goalless draw. It was the first game in charge in english football for wednesdays new manager, jos luhukay, although he had to make do without several players through injury and defender Glenn Loovens was sent off after 64 minutes for a second bookable offence. But they held on and it stayed 0 0. T
Make our position is known, make sure not only must we expect the american agenda. But also make sure we have an agenda to the united states. Make clear what we accept from the us. What areas are up for discussion. As african nations, absolutely, we must articulate our position. We also have to be very clear as to what areas are completely no go. What we will not accept at all. We have a responsibility to articulate our policy on the us. At the beginning of the programme our north american editor said many people will be shocked by the language and the sentiment expressed by donald trump. Though, as i say, he does deny it. But for much of his base, they will think this is ok, they would expect this kind of language from the president. Our correspondent said that what he is saying is answered our correspondent said that what he is saying is unsayable by them but they are happy to hear the president say it. What do you make of that . There is always going to be a segment of the populatio
Deadlock in washington. And in sport, a moment to reflect on the life of Cyrille Regis the former england player described as a trailblazer for black players in modern football at stadiums across the country. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The Us National Government has officially shut down, a year to the day after Donald Trump Took Office as president. Senators had failed to agree a stop gap budget amid a bitter dispute President Trumps republicans and the opposition democrats over immigration and border security. The impasse will affect hundreds of thousands of federal workers, but essential Government Services will carry on. The recriminations have already begun. David willis reports from washington. The ayes 50, the nays are 49. The vote to keep funding the federal government was well short of the majority needed, the last hope of avoiding an embarrassing government shut down had failed. Three fifths of the senators duly chosen and sworn not having voted in the affirmative
The Us National Government has officially shut down after senators failed to agree a stop gap budget. It follows a bitter row between President Trumps republicans and the opposition democrats over immigration and border security. Senators are tonight trying to broker a deal to get the Us Government working again. It comes as thousands of women joined protest marches across the country on the First Anniversary of President Trumps inauguration. David willis reports from washington. Marking the First Anniversary of President Trumps inauguration, protesters took to the streets in washington and across the country as the government of the largest economy in the world went into shutdown. The ayes are 50 and the noes are 49. A stop gap funding measure came up ten votes short after the democrat leader in the senate met with President Trump. Progress was made he said, before the deal maker in chief changed his mind. Negotiating with this white house is like negotiating with jello its next to im
The migrant crisis in the mediterranean has slipped off the agenda until today. And what will the weekend papers be focusing on . Well be taking a look with our paper review guests at 10 35. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now on bbc news, its time for six nations sportsday. Good evening, im olly foster, we are live at the principality stadium in cardiff ahead of this years six nations championship. England are title favourites again, but will injury woes hurt their hat trick hopes . Warrens wounded wales kick off here against scotland, it could be gatlands toughest test after a decade in charge. Ididnt i didnt expect i was going to be ten yea rs i didnt expect i was going to be ten years here, and 100 games anyway. Its been brilliant. The womens six nations is already under way. Can englands men and women do the championship double again . Hi, im Nick Marshall mccormack with the rest of the days sport, including camerons clay Court Classic norrie levels great britains davis cup tie again