Would be made in her case. Earlier this week her family said that her case had been marked as eligible for early release. Emma north reports. There had been hopes of her release by christmas, but the husband of Nazanin Zaghari ratcliffe says he is trying to keep a level head while his wifes fate looks as uncertain as ever. So far there hasnt been any substance and obviously she isnt home for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, boxing day, and it could be that we are in for a much longer haul. So i am not yet gearing up to escalate and do more. I am still hoping and keeping my fingers crossed. Mrs zagari ratcliffe, who turns 39 years old on boxing day, is being held in iran on spying charges, which she denies. Her daughter gabriella, who is now three, is being raised in iran. These latest pictures show her wearing a dress her mother knitted for her in prison. Mrs zagari ratcliffes lawyer has reportedly told her to ignore any reports in the iranian media either of fresh charges or of an early
And hope from one of the worlds hottest war zones. Against the odds, syrias National Football team nearly qualified for the world cup. And Richard Conway followed their campaign. They are the unlikely sporting heroes in a country ripped apart by conflict. Syria is in the midst of a bloody civil war. But the National Football team is trying to send a message it hopes can transcend political and religious differences. Im following the team as they compete for a place in footballs biggest tournament the world cup. Even some of those who fled syria in fear of their lives see the team as a symbol of national pride. The team has defied the odds by beating some of asias biggest and best. Now theyre on the road again, competing for so much more than just football glory. Its friday afternoon in damascus, and the weekend is under way. Prayers in the morning. And like so many places around the world, football in the afternoon. Its here i meet tarek jabban, assistant coach of syrias National Team.
Interview in around 15 minutes time. And, in new york, a man is in Police Custody after a terror attack killed eight people and injured about a dozen others. This was an act of terror. And a particularly cowardly act of terror aimed at innocent civilians, aimed at people going about their lives, with no idea what was about to hit them. Well bring you the story throughout the programme. Hello, welcome to the programme. Were live until iiam. Plenty to come from this audience throughout the programme. And wherever you are in the uk, you can get in touch too with your experience of Sexual Harassment at work, and how you think it can be dealt with. Do get in touch use the hashtag victoria live. And if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. You can message you can message me on you can message me on facebook and send an e mail as well. Our top story today. At least eight people have been killed and ii seriously hurt in new york city, in what officials have described as a
Fallon has resigned, following allegations about his past behaviour. In a statement this evening, sir michael said his behaviour had fallen short of the standards expected of the armed forces. In recent days, allegations have been made about mps conduct, including my own. Many of these allegations have been false but i realise that in the past i may have fallen below the high standards that we require of the armed forces that i have the honour to represent. I have reflected now on my position in government and i am therefore resigning as defence secretary. It has been a privilege to have served as defence secretary for the last three and a half years. I have the utmost admiration for the courage, the professionalism and the service of the men and women who keep this country of the men and women who keep this cou ntry safe. Of the men and women who keep this country safe. Thank you. In response, mrs may accepted his resignation and paid tribute to a long and impressive ministerial caree